A Lot of Things Just Happen: New and Selected Poems: 1967-2023

A Lot of Things Just Happen: New and Selected Poems, 1967-2023 by Bill Stucky spans the extraordinary breadth of a poetic journey that unfolds over more than half a century. From the throes of spiritual agony in his 20s to the profound roles of husband, father, and healer, Stucky's verses chronicle a life richly lived through evolving perspectives and deepening wisdom.

This collection paints a vibrant memoir in poems, tracing Stucky's maturation across the decades. Witness his transformation from a young man wrestling with divine mysteries to a seasoned sage who encounters God in every facet of life-from the depths of loss to the peaks of rebirth. Stucky's voice, echoing the ecstatic traditions of Hafez and the devotional lyricism of Kabir, matures into a nuanced tapestry of life's relentless wonder.

With humor and earnestness, Stucky invites readers to journey alongside him, marveling at the myriad ways in which the divine weaves through the mundane. A Lot of Things Just Happen is more than a collection of poetry; it is a testament to the life-altering power of faith, love, and relentless curiosity. As Bill Stucky himself muses, perhaps there is no greater revelation than the constant unfolding of the sacred in our everyday lives.