As the Dust Settles

As the Dust Settles is an archetypal series of poems that explore love, letting go, and optimism leaving the reader with hope and encouragement. The breadth of poetry covers a diverse sequence of subjects that compel the reader to form an attachment to Kim’s writing that surpasses association. Kim’s collection possesses a calming resonance that is rooted in the everyday, making episodic poems from her life seem prescient.

Kim has enjoyed writing poetry since she was a child. She remembers, as a young adult, her grandmother telling her she wrote beautiful letters and had a way with words. Later in life, this memory would be a catalyst for sitting down and writing her memoir. This led to writing and publishing two more books. After sharing some of her poetry with family members, she was encouraged to write this book of poetry, her first collection. For Kim, poetry is a healing and creative expression. Kim has been an educator for over twenty years, working with students socially and emotionally. Check out Kim’s website here: https://kimhiles.com/