Vigils is a beautifully written collection of poems that explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Aline Kilmer's lyrical language and poignant imagery draw the reader into her emotional world, creating a deep sense of connection and resonance. The poems are both introspective and universal, delving into the complexities of the human experience with a gentle touch. Kilmer's ability to capture the fleeting moments of life and distill them into poetic gems is truly impressive. Vigils is a moving and thought-provoking read that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

Book Description:
This is a volume of poetry by American poet Aline Murray Kilmer, widow of the poet Joyce Kilmer. These poems have been published several years after Joyce Kilmer's death in 1918 while he was deployed in France, and their daughter Rose's death in 1917. Many of the poems in this collection thus also center around a motive of grief and loss, and set these emotions into poetry of heartbreaking beauty. - Summary by Carolin