Poems and pictures to inspire and delight the spirit Do you find it hard to connect with a loved one with concentration problems? Is maintaining conversation tricky? Do they find it hard to focus, or to read more than a few lines of text? The solution for those who have been poetry-lovers: excerpts from classic poems by great English-language poets, presented in a spacious and appealing format, with beautiful photographs, to encourage discussion and sharing. Selected by an experienced adult education author, with input from a wonderful Assisted Living and Dementia Lifestyle Coordinator. Illustrated Poetry of Awe and Wonder is a thoughtful gift or therapy tool for anyone with mild cognitive impairment, or regaining reading skills after stroke, as well as hospital patients and residents in aged care. This particular anthology is ideal for those who have a deep sense of the Divine in everyday life: perhaps they can still quote from Wordsworth that: Trailing clouds of glory do we come, From God, who is our home… In Illustrated Poetry of Awe and Wonder, you’ll discover: A selection of inspiring verses from poets like William Blake, Sir Walter Ralegh, Emily Brontë, Emily Dickinson, Henry W. Longfellow, reflecting their experience of Divine Presence or personal faith, often through the wonders of nature. - Evocative scenic photographs to match each poem, to trigger recollections and reminiscence. - Extra-large 22 point Arial font for the poems, with a manageable 8-10 lines of poetry to a page. - Presented in a slim, light, 8 x 10 paperback, for ease of use and a ‘just enough’ reading or read-aloud experience. - No reference to dementia (or other illness) inside the book, or on the cover. The back cover says simply: Join great poets as they explore their experience of the Divine. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along! Like the other mini-anthologies in the Illustrated Classic Poetry series, this book is perfect in waiting rooms, memory care programs and day activity centres, and for the vision impaired. If you value spending meaningful time with a loved one, giving them the chance to share more deeply with you, and hearing about what matters to them, you’ll enjoy this book – together. Click on ‘Buy Now’ to get your copy of Illustrated Poetry of Awe and Wonder .