A few words come to mind - arresting,

potent, subtle . . . Kristen’s voice is worth

listening to from an open and deep place,

where poetry comes from; hers is real, (and

she humbly knows it and owns it). I find even

more in her poems upon re-reading; they are precise, yet generous, accessible as well as

multi-layered and surprising - expanding and

contracting - her spirit shines powerfully

through. I will definitely be following to see

where this gift takes her and am thankful

she’s sharing it.