Steeped in beautiful art and verse that invites reflection, "Morning Leaves" is the perfect gift book or self-purchase for those grieving the loss of a loved one. In the wake of the untimely death of the author's younger sister and isolated by the pandemic, Rikkers produced "Morning Leaves," a book of vulnerable, evocative, and ultimately hopeful poems. She introduces her story and explains how counseling, the artistic process, and nature helped her through the healing process.