When We Were Young & other poems

By: Spicer, Patricia

When We Were Young is a thoughtful collection of poems written across several decades, beginning in the author's student years and continuing through her life in Glen Ellen, California. Rooted in a deep appreciation for the landscapes of Northern California, these poems reflect the quiet beauty of hills, vineyards, changing seasons, and the rhythms of everyday life.

At the same time, the collection reaches beyond place to explore themes that resonate widely-love, memory, longing, and the philosophical reflections that arise as we look back across the years. With a voice that is both reflective and deeply personal, the poet captures fleeting moments of youth while considering how time shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.

Both intimate and universal, When We Were Young invites readers to pause, remember, and reflect on their own journeys-on the landscapes that formed them and the memories that remain long after youth has passed.

For readers who enjoy reflective poetry, nature-inspired verse, philosophical poetry, and contemporary American poetry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B002B0W7JO
• ISBN13: 9780961911829
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Wooded Hill Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"