Book details

  • Genre:poetry
  • Sub-genre:American / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:108
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317845643

50 Poems for the 50 Plus

By R. G. Braier

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Overview


This book blends poetry and visual art to celebrate everyday experiences of life after fifty—capturing themes of aging, memory, relationships, humor, and resilience. Each poem is accompanied by a detailed black-and-white line illustration that reflects the spirit of the verse. These drawings are intentionally created for reader engagement, allowing individuals to personalize the artwork by coloring them with colored pencils, making the book both a literary and interactive experience
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Description


Blending poetry and visual art to celebrate everyday experiences of life after fifty—capturing themes of aging, memory, relationships, humor, and resilience—in an engaging and accessible way! Each of the poems is accompanied by a detailed black-and-white line illustration that reflects the spirit of the verse, allowing readers to interactively engage with the poems by coloring in the artwork with their preferred medium. "50 Poems for the 50 Plus" combines contemporary poetry and adult coloring books into a single, cohesive experience—offering both reflective reading and hands-on creative engagement. Designed to be enjoyed independently or shared with family, this reflective volume is well-suited for gift-giving, senior communities, and intergenerational connection.[;./'Z
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About The Author


R.G. Braier is a septuagenarian that has been married for 50 years.  He has three children and six grandchildren living in the Midwest.  His poems and drawings reflect his experiences of becoming an older adult. This is his first book.

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