Whispers: Poetry from My Soul presents a collection of soulful glimpses into Carol Stone-Taylor's spiritual journey. God is our constant companion on our journeys. His loving-kindness is manifested in the joys of life and love along with the pain of sorrow and death. God's glory, blessings, mercy, and grace surround us and breathe life into us. As a child of God, Stone-Taylor celebrates the growth through which she is constantly discovering the presence of God in her life. Through her poetry, she expresses her awareness of His omnipotent presence in all aspects of life. The collected verses in Whispers: Poetry from My Soul are her revelations of God's awesome, loving nature and the reality of His Grace in her life. A Georgia Snowstorm An unpredicted blizzard blinded midnight warriors, as pristine blankets of snow smothered April's flowering daffodils. Streetlights glowed like moonbeams in crystallized halos. Georgia pines bowed to the wind's whispers. ...
Facing ones emotions whether good or bad always comes with challenges. It might not make them easier but we learn from the heartache, pain and confusion. Emotionally you grow and you buckle under. These poems deal with a mixture of emotions, it also touch on my journey the last couple of years and the events that influenced them. Ive learned to embrace them. In the end our reaction or response determines the outcome.
"A collection of poems that range from expressions of gratitude for the gifts of nature, to musings about aging and the fragility of life, to insights about women's issues and concerns, to observations about the complexities of family dynamics, to reflections about writing and therapy."--
My Soul’s Whisper is a carefully notched collection of poems whirling on the subjects about love, nature, individualism, struggle, meditation, religion and religiousness, God and Godliness, parents, friendship, staunch women, and human selfishness that are written with veritable passion constructed from the author’s own personal experiences.
Whispers of My Soul attempts to capture the emotions, as they appear, with all humans from time to time. The soul—arguably the purest creation of God—goes through a multitude of emotions over the years like anger, lust, envy, joy, sorrow, memories, beautiful sights and relationships—all of them consume us at some time or the other and really fuel our life. It is the life that appears pure and unadulterated without any conditioning or effect of reason or logic. While all of these are transient feelings, they have an important place in our life. Nearly everyone will find a parallel in some of these emotions, if not all, to empathize and reflect it in their life in some way or the other. There is no need to laugh or cry about these. Rather, embrace them as flesh and blood and rejoice with them.
When we reach out and touch the common threads quietly spun between different, even seemingly contradictory human spiritualities, we begin to attain a far more enriched and empowered understanding of humanity — and a deeper understanding of ourselves, personally. God Whispers on the Wind is a collection of 81 spiritual poems that guides a reader of any faith to truly touch those common threads: the perpetual and binding human qualities of love, happiness, purposeful living and shared experience that make humans so exceptionally unique as spiritual beings. From the author of Lead Without Followers, writer Dave Ursillo ventures into an open, heart-warming, free-form poetic style in a deep and introspection glimpse into the mind of a young generational thinker. In this poetic exploration of God, Spirit, the Universe, and the higher power to which we are all connected, God Whispers on the Wind invokes a light-hearted and playful voice, drawing from occasional humor, cursing, hilarity and even heresy. Indisputably, this debut collection leaves a memorable imprint upon the reader with Ursillo's inimitably heart-stoking style. And featuring original contributions from seven talented writers from across the globe, God Whispers on the Wind is a true celebration of the diversity of human spirituality. Whatever you believe, God Whispers on the Wind will serve as a gentle reminder that we are forever connected to a couple of important things: to the ether, and to one another.
Whispers From The Moon is a collection of poetry about love loss grief heartache and the empowering of oneself, triumphing over all to celebrate the beauty of life. It is divided into four chapters corresponding to the phases of the moon: full, waning, eclipse, waxing. Lee Broda's poetry is raw and evoking, sometimes dark and painful, while always searching to understand. With her poetry having already touched thousands, Lee wishes for the reader to know she is never alone in her suffering or in joy. Her wish for him is that he explores the deep, hidden edges of his heart between the wandering words of her soul. Whispers From The Moon is a companion to all of us in our life's journeys, encouraging us to live authentically with passion, acceptance, forgiveness, and ultimately, love.
When Nandita writes, she does so in volume, unable to contain the poetry flowing through her veins. - FT Ledrew (Poet, writer, musician, song writer, Canada) From start to finish, Nandita writes with verve and spirit. In her unique poetic prose, she weaves together mind, body and soul in a superlative manner. Sometimes sharp and poignant, sometimes subtle and searching, Nandita is always pleasurable to read, thought-provoking, and often inspirational. Many have already been blessed by her writings, and now many more will receive the same in her offerings here, in her first book publication. Read slowly, read carefully, and enjoy. - Jonathan Noble (American poet, essayist, cultural critic, and social service volunteer) Reading Nanditas work is a pleasure for any reader. In her repertoire, built over time and expanded through the constant flow of ink from her willing pen, is something for everyone. Not only do her poems reflect her interests, emotions and experiences, but her active and creative imagination conjures up such scenes and settings for her poetic expressions that make reading her an interactive experience. There is always a layer of meaning hidden beneath the surface of her poems, that the reader may find if they can. But even if they do not, each piece of work is complete in itself and carries with it a wealth of meaning and enjoyment. No poet is complete without empathy, and Nandita has this in spades, using it most effectively while spinning a tale from her versatile mind that surprises us with its depth, even while holding us up above the chasms. She is a shining example of perseverance in the pursuit of that which she loves most; to write poetry, doing this with a smile, a ready dose of wit, an excellent sense of humour and no small amount of talent. - Priyanka Ruth Prim (poet, literary research scholar/critic, India) Nandita isnt just a poetess. She is the embodiment of poetry. With nothing but a pen and her vivid inner life, she expresses on the page what would ordinarily be inexpressible. She has a habit of conjuring words and phrases that voice what we are all feeling or hope to feel. She commits to the process of unveiling her heart and her great love for people so that all can see and share. Find yourself in her words and be mesmerized by her ability to be your voice for the unwritten poetry in you. There are no half measures here. To read Nandita is to know her. Truly, she is - as her pen name says - Manan Unleashed! - Tony Single (cartoonist, poet, vagabond soul, Australia) Photo credits unknownuser666- Manjit Saikia unknownuser666.wordpress.com Unmarked - FT Ledrew hooklineandinkwell.wordpress.com
I know You Have To Leave I know you have to leave when the sky turns amber and gold. But when all is green. When you come back, I may be to old. When the last geese fly into the south away from the northern light. I shall give you a compass and a candle to find me in the night.
Heartfelt stories of everyday people that inspire us to challenge life's peaks and pitfalls-and begin our own journeys of spiritual and personal growth.