Pieter van Heiningen presents new collection of poems with a personal flair

Pieter van Heiningen presents new collection of poems with a personal flair

Pieter van Heiningen, a renowned author and former village poet from Putten, releases his poem collection “In Uw Handen Getraveerd” in a newly revised edition. In this issue, which was published on June 29, 2025, not only updated content can be found, but also new poems that have been created in recent years. This comprehensive collection includes seventy poems that deal with the different aspects of life and relationship with God. Each poem can be regarded as a kind of prayer, which reflects the deep spiritual connection of the author, as [Deputtenaer.nl] (https://www.dePuttenaer.nl/lokaal/religie/1180416/columnist-en-Oud- dorpsdichter-pieter-heiningen-brengt-dic).

The poems in "In Uw Handen Getraveerd" shed light on both the heights and the depths of life and take up personal experiences, such as the loss of his mother. These emotional topics are a central element of the collection. Van Heiningen is satisfied with the new edition because it includes revised content and an updated cover that appeals to the readers. The collection of poems is available in several bookstores as well as online.

from the village poet to the columnist

Pieter van Heiningen worked from 2020 to 2023 as the first village poet of the municipality of Putten. During this time, he has written a variety of poems that often reflect local topics and enrich people in putting. The village poetry position was launched by the NOordwest Veluwe library and has established itself as a valuable platform for local writers. The handover of the poetry was carried out on September 2, 2023, with Henk Vaessen Van Heiningen followed as the new village poet, as [Dorps -Dichter putten.nl] (https://dorpsdichter putten.nl/) in detail.

During his tenure, Van Heiningen not only wrote poems for putten, but also wrote for a teacher union and various organizations. Since his time as a village poet, he has channeled his creative energy into a weekly column for the local newspaper de Puttenaer, where he continues to share his thoughts and stories with the community.

subsequent talent and the transfer of poetry

The handover of the village interlock dignity to Henk Vaessen was unanimously supported by an independent jury that highlighted Vaessen's natural tight form and its humor. The jury was looking for a successor who continues the tradition and addresses people with its poems. Vaessen introduced himself to the audience with a selection of his works and was warmly welcomed.

The joy of poetry continues to live in putten, and thanks to Van Heiningen and his successor, love for poetry will continue to be cultivated in the community. "In Uw Handen Getraveerd" remains a testimony of the Melancholy and the hope that readers appealed to in a personal and spiritual way.