Kim Nierman Smith is the author of Park Parallel and The Boxed Garage, a series of poetry books.

In “Park Parallel,” Kim Nierman Smith presents a captivating collection of poetry and short prose that explores the nuances of family dynamics and the process of observing the psyche.  Through the fragmentation of moments, she has created a poetic kaleidoscope that captures the essence of time and relationships.  With each turn of the page, readers are transported to an imagistic world full of strange beauty.  Kim Nierman Smith’s evocative language invites the reader to imagine and reflect, with each poem offering a unique perspective on the world and human experience.  From moments of joy and love to moments of pain and loss, “Park Parallel” captures the complexities of life.  As Kim Nierman Smith writes, “In an attempt to understand this new fractured reality, I assembled the fragments into poems.”  This collection is a must read for anyone who appreciates the power of language to capture the wonder of being.

In “The Boxed Garage,” Kim Nierman Smith presents a moving collection of poetry and short prose that captures the fleeting moments of life and transforms them into lasting memories.  With her spare, evocative style she guides the reader on a visual journey that is at once deeply personal and universally resonant.  This collection explores the transformation and decline of her mother’s mental state, a process that is both heartbreaking and inspiring.  Through her poetic lense, Kim Nierman Smith distills the emotional and observational essence of this journey, inviting the reader to reflect on their own encounters with love and loss.  “The Boxed Garage” can be read individually or as a companion to her previous work, “Park Parallel”.  They offer a unique perspective on being human.  Kim Nierman Smith’s poems are intimate yet speak to the shared experiences of life.  As she writes, “I didn’t think I had it in me, but there it was.”  This collection is a testament to the power of language to transform our circumstances into art.