Böcker av Poets Of the World

Crossing au naturale We lose our parentsThen we loose each other, And I pray my childrenGo not before meAnd wait>Our grandparentsHave departedSo many years beforeAnd it has becomeIncreasingly difficultTo recall the VisionsOf their presence ...>Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and FriendsLike leaves in the autumnDrop to their resting placeOne by one....Sometimes aidedBy a strong wind, A pouring rainOr perhaps fatigue ...Or perhaps, >When I look backOver my shoulderAt what lies behind me, I am awareOf the Words...The words I spoke, And those I did not, Or could not, For I was busy and preoccupied.Doing things, >So now I find myselfRelegated to writing poems, Some contemplative, Some reflective, Some infused with my sorrows, Some my pains, Some my joys, Sone my hopes, And a myriad upon myriadOf dispositionsI wish to revisit, And those I never had a chance, Or never took the time>But considering how i was reared up, The thing more importantThat the cast aside dreams, The achievements and failuresIs the hope, The hope thatI will see you all once againFor that eternal embrac

Foreword What is remarkable about this collection of poetry from around the world is how seamlessly the variations weave together. The poets have given their voices in service of the same mandate: write inspirational poetry on flowers, butterflies or a topic that brings a feeling of warmth like a fireplace. The result is diverse. The interpretation of the theme comes in all sizes and feelings showing us that what brings happiness and warmth is not the same for everyone. We each seek a happy life in our own way. May this collection bring you warmth and happiness as you savor each word and distinct feeling. The first poem is a cento poem woven from each of the subsequent poems. A cento poem or a collage poem is a kind of poetry composed of various lines taken from different poems and poets. The word "cento" mean "patchwork garment" in Latin. Enjoy, Kimberly Burnham, Ph.D. (Integrative Medicine), Author of The Red Sunflower Diaries, Why Everyone Should Garden and Share Seeds. Spokane, Washington, August 2023