Drawing from her acclaimed collection of internationally published poems, American author Karen Jean Matsko Hood weaves together an assortment of her most insightful verses in Bloom of Autumn Gold. Hood’s writings remind us to value the link between nature and the environment through our daily living. Hood’s poetry is not afraid to express outrage toward current social injustices, while at the same time, she offers a voice for those who have often been deemed as forgotten. Hood’s words deliver optimism to the most hopeless of situations as she continues on her quest for all to embrace social justice. Bloom of Autumn Gold is an ideal read, time and again. It makes a great gift for friends, family members, and aspiring poets.