Maja Trochimczyk's Collection of Positive Poetry "Bright Skies" (May 2022)
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ISBN 978-1-945938-49-8, color paperback. ISBN 978-1-945938-54-2 color hardcover. ISBN 978-1-945938-52-8, eBook in ePub format. US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm), 184 Pages 85 poems, 160 color photographs, 6 portraits Maja Trochimczyk dedicates this collection of poems, “Bright Skies,” to her children and grand-children, asking them to read and enjoy her verse “when they grow up.” The volume features 85 poems written in 2009-2022 and organized into five sections – Spring, Summer, Babie Lato, Autumn and Winter. The seasons of poetry include reflections on nature, beauty, love, life, and spirituality. The focus is on positive emotions, learning to be calm and content, full of compassion and wisdom. It is a life-long quest, and these poems are an invitation. Maja Trochimczyk Reads "From Minium Chronicles", "Ocean of Jade" and "On Landscapes: A Guidebook" from the book on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m0i17jPRPLs |
About This Book""From pears in a California garden to a recipe from her Polish grandmother for pickled pears, Maja Trochimczyk leads her readers into a lovely world. She sees the beauty of a rose, a bird, a sunrise. She has brought her childhood memories from faraway Poland into the splendid light of Southern California. Woven into each poem is a word picture, accompanied by a photograph of local scenes from her neighborhood – Big Tujunga Wash, Descanso Gardens, Oxnard Beach. These wonderful, heart-warming poems are full of exquisite metaphors and images, where spirituality comes through clearly, without labels, devotions, or being overly didactic. My favorites, “Mason Bees” and “On Landscapes: A Guidebook,” bring together vivid descriptions of Nature with inspirational life-lessons that Nature imparts. They are perfect in substance, style and language. Seeking contentment in domestic life – peaceful home and garden – is an important message for everyone today. The book includes even an original version of marriage vows and ends with a surprise: a selection of old-fashioned recipes for traditional Polish dishes mentioned in poems. Readers will grow in knowledge of beauty and joy surrounding them, shared in daily doses of bliss. "
~ Marlene Hitt, poet and historian, author of "Clocks and Water Drops" |
Today - For UsWe are a miracle of life We do what we want We want what we do We are perfect We are cosmic trees We grow by the calm lake of light Its smooth opal surface Reflects the sun’s smiling face Our roots drink liquid light Our crown sparkles with stars Our leaves are green with peace Our flowers are gold with joy Our fruit is ripe with wisdom We are a living miracle We are perfect From noon to midnight From midnight to noon We love what we do We do what we love We are—we shine-- We are one with the One We are perfect |
A Pear in a TreeBy the sandy path I climbed a pear tree To watch the road Melt into the horizon I ate a golden pear Juice stained my dress My daydream of white softness cut short by the buzzing of wasps They, too, longed for The fruity sweetness Of warm summer pears They, too, dreamed Of endless sunlight. _____________________________________ The poems are illustrated with 160 photographs taken in the poet’s neighborhood – Big Tujunga Wash, Angeles National Forest, Descanso Gardens, and Oxnard Beach. The surprising “Coda” brings a set of recipes for old-fashioned Polish dishes mentioned in poems. Bringing together favorite memories of her Polish childhood – making and flying kites, plays with soap bubbles – and the delights of sunny Southern California gardens, parks, and beaches, the book includes lessons how to seek and find the daily dose of domestic bliss. This book is a legacy from a well-lived life, and a companion to "Into Light: Poems and Incantations" - another collection of positive, poetry illustrated with photos. |
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William Scott Galasso and Susan Dobay About this Book
"In these uncertain times, when the world wobbles on its axis between pandemics, climate change and war, taxing our ability to cope, Maja Trochimczyk, presents us with her antidote, Bright Skies, Selected Poems. The book is divided into five sections: Spring, Summer, Babie Lato, Autumn and Winter. She created this generous volume (her ninth) as a gift to her children, grandchildren and for those of readers fortunate to read it. Every poem celebrates the incomparable beauty, diversity and healing power of nature--giving us reason for hope.[...] In addition, she compliments her literary art with a visual artist’s eye for light, color, shape in the exquisite detail of her photography. The photographs on glossy paper present in minute detail every subject she turns her attention to. Further, her knowledge of local flora and fauna verges on the encyclopedic presenting us with an abundance of riches, which inform her life and work, writing poetry is like growing artichokes from a seed of invention. Whether one perceives dewdrops on a rose, the wind swirl of a kite in cerulean skies or, an incoming wave bursting from a turquoise sea, one is moved and that’s the point. She presents all five senses and dares you to fully engage—and to be moved."
~ William Scott Galasso, review excerpt from Poetry Letter No. 3, 2022
"Bright Skies poems has the highest intensity expressed in an enjoyable poetic, artistic way. From Bright Skies poetry I am learning to listen to nature with an open mind and heart. The poems of Bright Skies are pointing to a higher awareness level while giving an utmost ecstatic pleasure to the senses. The simultaneous expression of biological love making and spiritual love are in perfect harmony. Maja’s poems are stimulation, Inspiration to listen to the essence of nature. Her poetry creates harmony in the heart. The colorful photos are expressing visually the richness of the poems."
~ Susan Dobay, Hungarian-American artist and philosopher of art
~ William Scott Galasso, review excerpt from Poetry Letter No. 3, 2022
"Bright Skies poems has the highest intensity expressed in an enjoyable poetic, artistic way. From Bright Skies poetry I am learning to listen to nature with an open mind and heart. The poems of Bright Skies are pointing to a higher awareness level while giving an utmost ecstatic pleasure to the senses. The simultaneous expression of biological love making and spiritual love are in perfect harmony. Maja’s poems are stimulation, Inspiration to listen to the essence of nature. Her poetry creates harmony in the heart. The colorful photos are expressing visually the richness of the poems."
~ Susan Dobay, Hungarian-American artist and philosopher of art
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