Poems

"Poems" by S. C. Mercer is a compilation of verses mainly centered around experiences of affection, bereavement, chronicles of the past, and the intense period surrounding the American Civil War and its consequences. This selection of works seems to mirror the emotional state of the era, communicating both individual affections and expansive societal observations. At the beginning of the book, a foreword explains Mercer's connections to a publication, where many of the poems were initially showcased. The foreword highlights that the poems possess a strongly opinionated approach, showcasing feelings from a conflict-strewn period, with some poems addressing historical figures and defining moments, while also implying Mercer's reflective writing, mixing inner thought with expressive pictures as he studies individual and shared experiences during a time of national hardship.