Emerging from the Darkness

'EMERGING FROM THE DARKNESS' - I put the music on, turned it up, sat down at the computer and as if dancing on a cloud of freedom the emotions began to flow and so too did each word. This collection of poetry explores a wide range of emotions when dealing with the complexities of love, nature, family, heritage, memories, contemplations and making it through the painful grieving process with the help of music. The poems about love were written in the spirit of those who dream of loves sweet embrace, and also for those who have felt loves torment and anguish when it has been lost. There are poems relating to the loss of my mother, other loved ones and the overwhelming sorrow that invariably is brought to the surface when experiencing such inner loss. My heart as if wrapped in a soft blanket - felt the power of music’s embrace as it caressed my soul and released all the emotions from within me, transforming them into poetic thoughts and contemplations. Thus, there is a musical influence running through many of the poems and I could not ignore the immense power that music has on one’s heart and soul. I believe music can fill the soul and open the heart unlike anything else in this world. Music has always had a way of carrying me through emotional times! May my poetry touch a chord in your heart and may it find a connection with the musical spirit inside of you as well. 3