Book Synopsis Lynne Kemens Shoes for Lucy is a beautiful and relatable collection of poems that explores a wide range of emotions. From grief to rediscovery, Kemen writes with a deft hand, creating vibrant and introspective pieces that remind us to cherish lifes simple pleasures. - Kelli Russell Agodon Author of Dialogues with Rising Tides (Copper Canyon Press) Shoes for Lucy is like a beautiful summer storm on the porch - bursts of light, cool breeze, fragments of childhood dreams, and echoes spreading out in all directions. - Jack B. Bedell Author of Against the Woods Dark Trunks , Poet Laureate of Louisiana, 2017-2019 A genre-bending powerhouse of a collection. A spare, artful blend of poetry and fiction, Kemen combines masterful storytelling with lyrical prowess. A bit Oliver, a bit Forster, and a bit Bass, Kemen deftly invokes her literary heroes, while inking her heart on her sleeve. I go outside and touch my flowers and wish it was you. she longingly writes. Penned in the beautiful voice of a wise and witty friend. -Nicole Tallman Author of Poems for the People (SCE Press) and Something Kindred (SCE Press)