From the Rim of the Bowl

Kathy Ashby’s poems are fresh, lively and full of energy. They have a down-to-earth, grass-roots quality, with genuine charm and an appealing bounce to them. There is also much artfulness and flair to her writing, which has the versatility to tackle a wide variety of subjects and ranges of moods. Ashby writes engagingly and convincingly both about the realm of nature and people's relationships in ways that can be at once deeply serious yet playful. A sense of life well-observed and well-lived shines through. ~ Allan Briesmaster, author of The Long Bond and Windfor

I have had the great opportunity to be in Writers groups and workshops with Kathy Ashby for over twenty years. I love her writing and her poetry. With poetry Kathy has the ability to make the words dance off the page. Poetry that we can all connect to. Poetry that makes us think. Poetry that feeds us. She has the unique ability to share Images and phrases and meanings that inspire the reader. Kathy plays with her sounds and rhythms and they always make sense, giving the reader a feeling of inspiration. The structure she applies always works for me. The constructions of the words stay with me making me a satisfied reader of delights. Without hesitation I would recommend this book to all poetry readers. ~ Maria Duncalf-Barber, author of Carrying Our Altars Within

Kathy's poetry is a journey into the heart: visually descriptive, sometimes deep and meditative, sometimes emotive, but always brave. Everything she says about Planet Earth is powerful. This collection is a delight. ~Tamsen Tillson, writer and founding member of Climate Action Muskoka.

“Kathy is a gifted writer. Her love of the natural environment and perceptions of the human condition shine through her work. Well done!” ~ June Salmon, poet, Port Sydney, Ontario