Of Magpies and Kookaburras

In a delightfully poignant collection of verse, Margaret Samways shares diverse poems that lead others down an insightful path lined with laughter and tears as she reflects on a variety of relatable topics. Samways' poems explore love, the vision of an artist, the aging process, the challenges of battling a chronic disease, and a farewell to a mother who was famous for getting her jokes the first time around. Throughout her compilation, Samways provides a glimpse into her life that includes happy, sad, touching, and introspective moments that remind others that this journey on Earth is meant to be lived fully and not without laughter and tears.