Jane A. Simington

Heart-Strapped

Arts & Literature

“Grief and sorrow touch each of us. Heart-Strapped is rich with descriptions and illustrations of this human experience. Nikki Kirk gives witness to the extraordinary powers of poetry and art to illustrate so succinctly her intense sorrow and her immense love. Her poignant collection of poems, and her imaginative use of words that metaphorically describe her grief journey from winter to autumn, uncloaks a language for other grievers who are unable to express the depth of their emotions. Nikki Kirk’s work is honest and raw. . . . I will recommend Heart-Strapped to each of my clients and will make it required reading for the professionals whom I certify as grief counselors.”