In a culture that rarely slows down, it’s hard to find moments that allow you to breathe, pause, and truly feel. And yet, sometimes, a few words on a page can do just that. Gordon Steklenburg, in his collection Poetry in Motion, offers that kind of quiet space — not with noise or flash, but with emotional honesty.

His poetry doesn’t ask you to be a scholar. It doesn’t require you to decode lines or search for hidden meanings. Instead, it invites you to sit with what you already know but may not have been able to say aloud. Through simple but deeply reflective language, Gordon speaks to the parts of us that are often ignored in the rush of everyday life.

Real Feelings, Real Words

What sets Poetry in Motion apart is its refusal to be overly polished or abstract. The poems explore themes of love, heartbreak, healing, and the quiet power of nature — but always with language that feels natural, not forced.

Gordon doesn’t pretend to have answers. Instead, his poems seem to say, “I’ve felt this too.” That quiet connection is powerful. Whether he’s writing about the softness of morning light or the slow ache of losing someone, his words land gently — and stay.

For anyone who's ever sat awake at night trying to name a feeling, or walked in silence with something heavy on their mind, these poems might not fix things — but they understand.

The Gift of Slowing Down

In today’s fast-paced world, poetry often gets overlooked. But Gordon’s work reminds us that not everything needs to move quickly to be meaningful. Each poem in Poetry in Motion feels like a deep breath. You don’t have to read it in order. You don’t even have to finish the whole book in one sitting.

The beauty of this collection lies in its quietness. There’s room between the lines. Space to think. To feel. To remember what matters.

It’s not just about the poems themselves — it’s about what they open up in you. They make space for your own stories to rise to the surface.

When Simplicity Says Everything

There’s a kind of bravery in writing without trying to impress. Gordon Steklenburg writes as someone who has lived and observed, not as someone trying to prove anything. That honesty is what makes Poetry in Motion so easy to connect with.

He doesn't hide behind complex metaphors or overly stylized language. And because of that, his words become a mirror. Whether he’s touching on resilience, the seasons of life, or the quiet passing of time, you find pieces of yourself between the lines.

This is poetry that doesn’t shout — but it doesn’t need to.

Who This Book is For

You don’t need to be a “poetry person” to appreciate this book. If you’ve ever felt something deeply but couldn’t find the words, this might speak for you.

It’s for:

• Readers looking for emotional clarity

• Those going through transitions — grief, growth, or change

• Lovers of nature and mindful moments

• People who enjoy writing that feels rather than just impresses

More than anything, it’s for people who want to reconnect — with themselves, with memory, or with something gentle in the middle of chaos.

A Companion, Not a Lecture

Perhaps the best way to describe Poetry in Motion is as a companion. One that sits quietly next to you and says, “You’re not alone in this.”

There’s no pressure to “get it right.” You might return to a favorite poem again and again — or find that one line lingers for days without you realizing it. That’s the mark of poetry that doesn’t just exist on the page but lives in the heart.

About the Author

Gordon Steklenburg writes with empathy, clarity, and care. A deep observer of the human experience, he uses poetry as a way to connect rather than perform. Inspired by both nature and raw emotion, his writing is grounded, sincere, and refreshingly simple. Gordon believes that you don’t need fancy words to express real feelings — just the courage to say them.