Poems from the Hilltop (ePub)

I asked A.I. for a short bio on Parker Blyth. This is what it fabricated:

Parker Blyth's debut poetry collection, "Threads in the Field," was published in 2023. Blyth grew up in rural Vermont and their poetry reflects their deep connection to the natural world.

Many of the poems in "Threads in the Field" focus on different seasons in Vermont and closely observe the changes that occur on Blyth's family farm over the course of a year. Vivid descriptions of foliage, snowstorms, harvesting crops, and sunshine create a pastoral mood throughout the collection. There are also poems that capture moments between Blyth and their relatives while working outdoors.

While celebrating the beauty of nature, Blyth's poetry doesn't shy away from some of the challenges of rural living. Several poems address themes like isolation, poverty, and the strain of physical labor. However, an overall tone of gratitude for simple pleasures permeates the collection.

Critics have praised Blyth for their ability to distill profound insights about life through spare descriptions and direct language inspired by the landscape surrounding their childhood home. "Threads in the Field" announced Blyth as a vital new agrarian voice in American poetry with their moving celebration of rural New England life. The collection marks the arrival of an observant poet closely tuned into nature's rhythms.

(PS. I have never set foot in Vermont.)