Things That Come To Mind

At first writing poems was a comforting solitary haven for a grieving father; an integral component in working through the grief of his son's sucicide. Over time his poems become more. In this, his inaugural book, Tom Bonine takes us on a poetic journey born 22 years ago in the depths of his despair and sorrow over his son's passing. Slowly his writing unfolded beyond that tragic time and into a collection of introspective comments on life, childhood, literature, nature, history and family fun. Contained in Things That Come To Mind is that special poem, no doubt more than one, that will seem as if it was written specifically for you the individual reader. Experience that which will bring a smile, a knowing nod, a tear or a prayer all of which gives way to quiet reflection of our own self and the world around us. Tom's words are guaranteed to take that which came to his mind and awaken and touch that which is in yours.