In a world rushing toward noise and distraction, “Creeping Shadows” by Swede Hastings arrives as a rare and reverent pause a poetic testament to memory, mortality, faith, and the quiet truths that shape a life.
Written over decades and drawn from lived experience, dreams, grief, and spiritual searching, “Creeping Shadows” is not simply a book of poetry. It is a life story told through verse an intimate collection that invites readers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.
From childhood memories of hard-working parents and campfire songs, to the devastating loss of loved ones, to deeply personal conversations with God, Hastings' poems unfold like whispered confessions and t imeless prayers. Each piece stands alone, yet together they form a moving spiritual journey—one that mirrors the reader's own questions about purpose, faith, regret, forgiveness, and hope.
A Book Rooted in Faith, Yet Universal in Reach At the heart of “Creeping Shadows” is a profound humility.
Hastings does not write to impress—he writes to remember, to understand, and to testify. His poems wrestle honestly with doubt and obedience, joy and sorrow, human weakness and divine mercy. Themes of Christian faith, personal accountability, generosity, family bonds, and moral reflection run throughout the collection, making this book especially resonant for readers seeking spiritual grounding in uncertain times.
Yet this is not preachy poetry. It is lived poetry for anyone who has loved deeply, lost painfully, questioned God, or searched for meaning beyond the visible world.
Why “Creeping Shadows” Is a Must-Read
• Authentic and timeless – Poems written over more than half a century, reflecting real life rather than literary trends
• Spiritually rich – Deeply rooted in Christian faith, yet accessible and meaningful to all reflective readers
• Emotionally powerful – Explores grief, memory, aging, love, regret, and redemption with honesty and grace
• A legacy book – A work meant to be shared across generations, preserving values, wisdom, and remembrance
This is the kind of book readers return to keeping it by a bedside, marking favorite passages, and rereading lines that speak differently with each season of life.
Swede Hastings is a poet whose words were never originally intended for publication. Written as personal reflections and spiritual letters to himself, these poems emerged from decades of life experience work, family, loss, faith, and survival. With “Creeping Shadows,” Hastings offers readers the rare gift of sincerity: poetry unfiltered by ambition, shaped instead by gratitude, humility, and reverence for God.
An Invitation to the Reader “Creeping Shadows” does not demand attention—it earns it quietly. It asks readers to pause, to remember, to reflect, and perhaps to recognize pieces of their own story within its lines. If you have ever wondered where your life's moments have gone… If you have ever searched for meaning in grief or joy… If you believe poetry can still speak truth in a noisy world…
This book belongs in your hands. Discover “Creeping Shadows” by Swede Hastings A collection to read slowly, cherish deeply, and revisit often.
Let the shadows speak. Let the memories guide you. Let the soul listen.
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