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Nature's Gold Paperback – June 1, 2012
- Print length76 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLulu.com
- Publication dateJune 1, 2012
- Dimensions5.83 x 0.18 x 8.27 inches
- ISBN-101291309438
- ISBN-13978-1291309430
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- Publisher : Lulu.com
- Publication date : June 1, 2012
- Edition : First Edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 76 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1291309438
- ISBN-13 : 978-1291309430
- Item Weight : 5.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.18 x 8.27 inches
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About the author

Penny Luker has been writing all her life. She has published a fantasy trilogy: The Truth Finder, The Visualizer and The Healer. Four books of short stories: Missing, Pebble on the Beach, The Mermaid and Lady in the Woods. Three poetry books: Nature's Gold, Autumn Gold and The Shadows of Love and five children's books. They are The Green Book, Tiny Tyrannosaurus, Pablo the Storytelling Bear, Desdemona, the dragon without any friends and Picnic in the Park.
Penny Luker lives with her husband and two rescue cats in Cheshire and enjoys spending time with her family, painting and playing the piano.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2014Format: KindleThis is a lovely collection of short well constructed poems covering a variety of themes: betrayal, satire, humour, domestic abuse, getting old, and first love to name but a few. From the betrayal of a wife as she notices the smell of perfume on here husbands shirt to the hard-hitting satire on fox hunting, the author treats her topics with a gentle yet poignant tone.
Amid the joy and sadness of these poems, there are several varied reflections of life, such as being flattered at the hairdressers, but remembering not to give away too many secrets, and then on a more serious note the injustice of how different the lives of children can be depending where they are born, and back again to a more humorous tone, exploring the joys of being a grandparent (though I won’t spoil the ending to that one). I particularly enjoyed some of the more uplifting poems too, such as one about a young man finally getting the opportunity to flee the nest and the birth of a new baby. The author also makes good use of contrast and comparison within each poem when appropriate, especially so in Blue Planet and The Demise of the Country Fox.
Stylistically these are more of a prose style than the traditional rhyming verse, though the author does combine the two most effectively I would say. Most of the poems here tell a story, but again there are several more abstract verses that allow the reader’s thoughts to wander, reflect, and interpret according to their own memories and experience. A delightful collection I shall no doubt be rereading from time to time…
* purchased via Amazon.co.uk hence this review not appearing here as a verified purchase..
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018Format: KindleThis is another beautifully written poetry collection by Penny Luker.
My favourites from this book are, Peace At Last, There's No-one Here at the Moment, and The Demise of the Country Fox.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014Format: KindleHere we have a selection of verse that is drawn from careful, everyday observation. The topics covered are as diverse as love, loss, birth, death, humour and routine situations. A sprinkling of natural history thrown into the mix creates a diverse collection which will appeal to many readers.
Although I have moved away from writing poetry to concentrate on short stories and novels, I can still appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a good verse. I’ve written several hundred poems and I tend towards rhyming verse as opposed to free verse, but within this collection there are some fine examples of both rhyming and free verse.
Whether new to reading poetry or someone who enjoys a short story in a contracted format, this is a good taste of what is available.
My three personal favourite pieces here are: ‘The Night Fire’, ‘Feeding Time’, and ‘Water Colour’.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016Format: KindleA lovely selection of poetry from behind the eyes and from the mind of author Penny Luker. I am always at a loss when I try to relate what I have seen or heard but Luker has the gift to project her thoughts through words that ignite the imagination and conjures up vivid imagery.
The format is great and at the end of some poems Penny Luker gives us the provenance of some of her work - a lovely gesture to share with the readers.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019Format: KindleVerified PurchaseInteresting and varied collection of poems going from beautiful nature to some in a bit darker genre. The author has put together an intriguing collection.
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- RuddersReviewsReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars A varied and delightful collection to read and enjoy...
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is a lovely collection of short well constructed poems covering a variety of themes: betrayal, satire, humour, domestic abuse, getting old, and first love to name but a few. From the betrayal of a wife as she notices the smell of perfume on here husbands shirt to the hard-hitting satire on fox hunting, the author treats her topics with a gentle yet poignant tone.
Amid the joy and sadness of these poems, there are several varied reflections of life, such as being flattered at the hairdressers, but remembering not to give away too many secrets, and then on a more serious note the injustice of how different the lives of children can be depending where they are born, and back again to a more humorous tone, exploring the joys of being a grandparent (though I won’t spoil the ending to that one). I particularly enjoyed some of the more uplifting poems too, such as one about a young man finally getting the opportunity to flee the nest and the birth of a new baby. The author also makes good use of contrast and comparison within each poem when appropriate, especially so in Blue Planet and The Demise of the Country Fox.
Stylistically these are more of a prose style than the traditional rhyming verse, though the author does combine the two most effectively I would say. Most of the poems here tell a story, but again there are several more abstract verses that allow the reader’s thoughts to wander, reflect, and interpret according to their own memories and experience. A delightful collection I shall no doubt be rereading from time to time…
- LaceyReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written poetry.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is another beautifully written poetry collection by Penny Luker.
My favourites from this book are, Peace At Last, There's No-one Here at the Moment, and The Demise of the Country Fox.
- TomReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars A diverse collection
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseHere we have a selection of verse that is drawn from careful, everyday observation. The topics covered are as diverse as love, loss, birth, death, humour and routine situations. A sprinkling of natural history thrown into the mix creates a diverse collection which will appeal to many readers.
Although I have moved away from writing poetry to concentrate on short stories and novels, I can still appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a good verse. I’ve written several hundred poems and I tend towards rhyming verse as opposed to free verse, but within this collection there are some fine examples of both rhyming and free verse.
Whether new to reading poetry or someone who enjoys a short story in a contracted format, this is a good taste of what is available.
My three personal favourite pieces here are: ‘The Night Fire’, ‘Feeding Time’, and ‘Water Colour’.
- PhilsbookshopReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful collection
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis is a delightful collection of poetry from someone who is able to write with her emotions as well as with her mind. Without a doubt, Penny shows that she has an excellent handle on the technicalities of poetry in many forms, but I enjoyed this selection mostly because they took me to places I may not otherwise have gone. Some of the poems are deeply emotional (Undeniable Love), others are light and easy going (Sneaky), a few bring a chuckle or two (Don’t Buy Me Apples). All of the poems are engaging, and it is clear they have been written from the heart with a profound sense of perception.
- Margaret YoungReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Another literary triumph for Penny Luker
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLike its companion volume "Autumn's Gold" - this is another most impressive eclectic anthology. Clearly Penny Luker is a very talented lady.