Poems to Read Aloud for a Lifetime

By Liz Ison

A go-to selection of poetry and prose to read aloud and read together, to mark life's important events.

Reading aloud can foster togetherness and connection and is a great way to help us mark the moments that matter. This expertly curated collection is perfect to enjoy whether you have a special occasion in mind or simply want to integrate more reading aloud into your daily life. You might be looking for a poem to read together for an informal or a relaxed encounter such as when sharing a family meal, for a romantic moment, with a grandchild, or on a nature walk. Or maybe you'd like to share a poem to elevate those important moments in life, such as a baby's naming ceremony or christening, a wedding ceremony, or when it is time to bid loved ones goodbye.

Sections include:
Beginnings: new life, baby blessings, and looking aheadGrowing up: childhood, milestones, and learningFamily life: mealtimes, bathtimes, and bedtimesOccasions: birthdays, anniversaries, and family eventsBecoming: reaching adulthood and lessons for lifeLove life and loving life: falling in love, making a commitment, partnerships, and weddingsNatural delights: nature walks and rambles, sunrises and sunsets, the seasonal yearThe spiritual life: religious inclinations and contemplative timesA cultural life: on reading and art appreciationA working life: commerce and comradeshipTravel: exploration and adventureConflict and peace: disagreements, building bridges, and finding resolutionIllness: falling ill and the road to recoveryFriendship: togetherness and connectionEndings: farewells and funerals, remembrance and gratitude

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837330875
• ISBN13: 9781837330874
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.