“In This Beautiful Time, Tom Lyons examines themes of faith, friendship, lost love, nature and alcoholism in ways that are beautiful and timely. In ‘Snowflakes’ he refers to ‘A beautiful drop of heaven to be received as a spiritual wafer.’ Mother Nature cries at the loss of her lovely daffodils in ‘The Beautiful Army.’ The author faces the harsh New England weather with grace and stoicism like a true Yankee (though he may want to visit us in Florida this winter). Each of these poems tells an intriguing story and I couldn’t wait to read the next one.”
~ John Cuetara, Regrets Only
“This book is not only by Tom Lyons it is about Tom Lyons. It is about his thoughts, feelings, observations and experiences. The level of honesty is unerring. In his poem ‘Rising’ he writes, ‘A new adventure, all mine to explore.’ The exploration is not only for Tom, but for the reader as well.”
~ Zvi A. Sesling, Selected and New Poetry
