On the Shore

Susan Coolidge, beloved author of What Katy Did, reveals a quieter, more contemplative voice in this collection of poems. The sea and shoreline become mirrors for human experience, waves lapping at the edges of memory, tide pools holding small universes, and the endless horizon prompting reflection on time's passage. These verses carry the same warmth and clarity that made her fiction beloved, now distilled into economical, evocative language. Coolidge observes the natural world with precision and affection, finding profound meaning in seemingly simple moments: morning light on water, seabirds in flight, the rhythm of comings and goings along the coast. This collection will appeal to readers who appreciate poetry that breathes, who seek verses that feel like a walk along the shore, restful, beautiful, and quietly profound.