Reflections At Sunset

About the Book

This is Americana at its best. Juliette Lively Dickey puts Norman Rockwell style scenes into poetry and brings to life the scenery and times of rural America. She uses the readers mind as her canvas painting images of family, laughter, love, hard work, poverty and faith. Reader’s comments probably describe this book best:

Loved reading your poems. My favorite seems to be Circle of Life

Verlinda, Augusta, Georgia

No matter what kind of day I am having, reading your poetry always makes it better. Thanks for supporting my efforts.

Barbara, Ocala, Florida

Love all the poems, especially the ones about your childhood!

Jane, North Carolina

Fantastic poetry! I really enjoyed "Summertime”

Shelly, Florida

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!! That was the neatest poem! You are a wonderful poet! Thanks for letting me know to look, you put a smile on my face today!

Melea, Ocala, Florida

We enjoyed reading your poetry! I think I'll visit your book often when I need inspiration!

Audrey and Rick, North Augusta, South Carolina

I loved "Bluejeans" and reading about "Summertime" in Georgia.

Gloria, Pennsylvania

You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all!

Sherry, Decatur, Georgia

Your poetry inspires me.

Celeste, Gainesville, Florida

Your poetry is like you, special. I am so glad you have found the time to write, and so glad you have chosen to share.

Angie, Delray Beach Florida

Enjoy reading  “Reflections at Sunset”. It will inspire you and leave you feeling good about life. It is a book you will read more than once.

About the Author

Born in rural Georgia in the late twenties, Juliette Lively Dickey was raised along with twelve siblings on a large but struggling farm.  A chance encounter with a recently released World War II solider   produced a fifty-four year marriage and five children.  Her poetry reflects the close tie she feels with the land and nature as well as an enduring spiritual relationship. The simple pleasure of a walk in the woods, a moment with “Uncle Socks” and a treatise on manners are among the many varied subjects of her poetry.   These poems present interesting family members; co-workers and acquaintances; and other people observed during daily life.    

Juliette lives in Ocala, Florida with her husband.  Birdfeeders and flowers surround their home in the woods.  The mother of five children she was a stay-at-home mother until her children reached high school.   When Juliette's husband was stricken at early age with a heart disease she went to work for a state agency maintaining their standard of living.  Although her husband has had three open-heart surgeries she continues to have a positive attitude. Juliette started writing poetry in the sunset years of her life creating an aptly title book.  Her optimistic spirit and deep faith is revealed in her poetry.  Juliette has had her poetry published in several anthologies and magazines as well as church bulletins. Juliette is known as the resident poet of her church congregation and is asked to write poems for special occasions, and to read them, at church gatherings.  She is usually on the program for the National Association of Lively Families annual reunion.  You will find several types of poetry on her web page. (www.juliette.dickey.com) Juliette’s poetry is a reflection of people she has known or been acquainted with throughout her lifetime, as well as depicting her southern culture, and heritage.