All This and More is a collection of lyrical, deeply felt poetry spanning themes of faith, wonder, history, humor, and nature. Written with accessibility in mind and aimed at readers aged 8 to 80, the book is a mosaic of reverent praise, whimsical pirate tales, historical ballads, and emotional reflections. Each poem invites the reader to see the world as brimming with divine presence or wild, colorful stories. Whether it’s the soft touch of the Holy Spirit or the gritty swagger of Blackbeard, the book shifts easily between tones while holding onto a sense of delight and awe.

What stood out to me most was how emotionally sincere and unguarded the religious poems were. There’s a kind of glowing faith here that doesn’t try to be clever or ironic. It’s just full-hearted and direct. I found myself moved, even when the rhymes were simple. Poems like “Do Not Leave Me All Alone” and “The Morning Light” were almost like prayers. They didn’t hide behind complexity. They just opened their hands and offered something honest. It made me feel comforted.

On the flip side, I loved the strange, wacky turns the book takes into pirate lore and monster tales. “Stinky Pete” had me laughing, and “The Song of Octopi” was so delightful I read it twice. There’s something fearless about how the book swings from deep theology to goofiness. Some transitions were a bit abrupt, and not every poem lands, but that unevenness felt part of the charm. The historical poems were more hit-or-miss for me, “The Middle Passage” was haunting and powerful, while others, like the pirate ballads, leaned more playful than profound. Still, the book never felt boring, and I never quite knew what was coming next.

I really enjoyed All This and More. It’s perfect for readers who want to be reminded that the world can be both sacred and silly, that poetry doesn’t have to be hard to be good, and that there’s still beauty to be found in both reverence and imagination. I’d recommend it for anyone who loves faith-based writing, children with big imaginations, and adults.

Pages: 64 | ISBN : 1962416402