Sonnets of Love and Joy by Paul Buchheit

Inviting readers to savor both subject and rhythm, Sonnets of Love and Joy is a reflective collection from poet Paul Buchheit. Exploring love for another, the joy of family, adoration for nature, the seasons, children, and more, this technically polished gathering of sonnets is broad in subject and scope, but consistent in its quality. There is a playful element to the linguistic tangles of this poetic form, and Buchheit leans into that whimsy, particularly in the latter half, with vivid lines and memorable wordplay. Whether reminiscing about the joys of recess, the silence of snowfall, or the grey pain of forsaken love, this well-curated collection is an emotion-stirring pleasure.