Poems New and Old

"Poems New and Old" by John Freeman is a collection of poems that dives into the beauty of nature, echoes of memory, and depths of human feeling. Freeman shares his love for the world around him and the events in life that mold who we are. The collection mixes never-before-seen poems with favorites from past books, showing how Freeman's style has grown and his relationship with nature has deepened over time. The first poem, "The Evening Sky," paints a picture of stars and Venus moving across the night, sparking feelings of awe and remembering the past. Poems like "Beechwood" and "The Caves" continue this dance between nature and what it means to be human, guiding readers through personal thoughts that combine memories with parts of the natural world that last forever. The poems encourage thinking about both the world outside and the inner feelings of love, sadness, and wanting, creating a thoughtful mood throughout the entire collection.