For those of you who still have not purchased your copy of this phenomenal anthology, filled with the work of so many wonderful writers, poets, artists, I will give you a preview of one very beautiful poem included in the book.
GOD’S GRACE
Love arrives like a cloud ballet, holding serenity like pearls smiling
naivety reveals me no longer faceless, for forgiveness dwells within
clear as crystals, I am not a starling to make patterns for your dresses
my wings tremble not for you, yet I embed your words in memory
no longer do I need a reservoir of tears, my eyes scream no longer
cypress trees, ponds, and crawdads sing of a lover’s pale blue path
injustices touch many, my heart is not callous, for faith is my rock
resilient as mountains that slice borders yet greet soft pigments of sunrise
owls call to the stars to bring compassion to end suffering and pain
riding with strength of the majestic gypsy horse with quilled heels
smelling the scents that hover over the sands of oceans, I am at peace.
Written by Joni Karen Caggiano, a published poet and photographer. You can look for more of her fabulous work on her blog: https://the-inner-child.com
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HIDDEN IN CHILDHOOD is a most phenomenal anthology released this past January (2023) by Literary Revelations and edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, a beautiful poet whose work can be seen in her blog Short Prose.
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