Poetry Zooms In

“This collection invites us into memory and the deep emotions it can evoke. The poem ‘Cornfield Mystery’ does this for me. We are guided to contemplate life’s mystery and wonders and their Source by this sensitive and spiritually grounded poet.”


—Susan Bottorff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker





“Poetry Zooms In is a collection that puts a brake on life. Arkema has woven a web of humanity, touched our souls, made us one with the simplicity of rural life, lifted the ordinary, and left us to examine our own stories.”


—Pat O’Hara, flash fiction writer





“With heartful tenderness and courage, Arkema asks us to look again at the most forgettable moments. Grace abounds on these pages, as Arkema, in a therapy session, in nature, or on the street with a stranger, invites us to the wonder and possibility of changing our mind and seeing the ever-present possibility of abundance. You will be inspired and happily surprised to find that all you thought was missing is right where you are.”


—Leslye Noyes, Jungian Analyst (IAAP)





“This collection of narrative poems carries us, the readers, under the surface of the moments that constitute our lives, to see and feel rich truths. Arkema . . . walks the reader through personal experiences he has had while reflecting with emotional and spiritual depth. We are brought along step by step and are enriched by the company of this poet.”


—Dorothea Crites, LMFT, Pastoral Psychotherapist





“Poetry Zooms In lifts my heart and calms my mind. . . . All the poems in this collection are insightful and instill great comfort during these stressful times.”


—Kathleen Mooney, Adult Nurse Practitioner-Certified (ANP-C), retired