Loved Ones

by Kevin Klein Available February 17 in print and ebook. Book Description: Loved Ones is a luminous collection of forty poems that trace the arc of human devotion through the Christian virtues of faith, hope, charity, and love. With a voice both reverent and playful, Kevin Klein explores the everyday sacred—chapel cleaning and youth soccer, midwinter pruning and middle-school band concerts, pioneer grit and parental tenderness. Each poem invites readers to notice grace in unexpected places, discovering how holiness often hides in humor, hardship, and the humble rituals that bind us to one another. Rooted in scripture yet grounded in modern life, Klein’s work is rich with vivid imagery, spiritual introspection, and disarming warmth. Whether he is contemplating the nature of prayer, celebrating family, or mourning with those that mourn, his poems open the heart to deeper compassion and connection. Loved Ones is a gentle but profound reminder that the divine is found not only in miracles, but also in the people who teach us to believe, endure, give, and love. About the Author: Kevin Klein is an elementary teacher and writer living in Orem, Utah. He earned an MA in English with a creative thesis of poetry from Brigham Young University, and his LDS-themed poetry has appeared in BYU Studies, Dialogue, Irreantum, and Wayfare. He has also authored two picture books, Oh How Lovely Was the Morning, and a symphonic, poetic farmyard story titled Showdown Symphony. His family is, among other things, one of his favorite sources of inspiration and feedback. More Information: 86 pages ISBN: 978-1-58958-839-4 (paperback)