Walking Still
Poetic Reflections of Friends, Family, Life, and Love
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“Poetic Reflections of Friend, Family, Life and Love” includes treasured memories and heartaches of everyday people. It examines relationships with men and women, falling in and out of love, the environment and nature, life’s challenges, such as infidelity and domestic violence and many other provocative themes. “Poetic Reflections” guides the reader to the importance of capturing one’s life experiences beyond photographs, conversations, or even dreams. The author takes us on her own therapeutic journey by sharing the comedies, love stories and tragedies through narratives of friends and family. She acknowledges the beauty, as well as the skids and collisions of life. These poetic reflections are considered a template of how you can examine your own life experiences by expressing them, in your own meaningful way. Enjoy this rewarding and healing journey from “Poetic Reflections of Friends, Family, Life and Love”, and in the words of the author: “The ability to reflect on who we are allows us to grow… as people, to have empathic thoughts towards others, and to critically think about life. …to become courageous, compassionate and competent. …reflections … allowed me to grow as a friend, wife/mother, teacher/poet, and woman. Poetic reflections have “set me free”. Excerpts from Poetic Reflections of Friends, Family, Life and Love When a FRIEND gives a ridiculous gift "Wish bone" A gift of a ‘wish bone’ For changing age She picked up a box Opened it up And really; there was the bone End to end, marrow stuck Representing hopeful intent Sucked of flesh, gnawed of skin Scrubbed of grease; said was clean... When a FAMILY member visits for the first time "19 months" She’s, rose petals bouncing in spring water Blowing fresh air kisses into northwest wind She’s, sparkling eye stares of curious recognition, Entering in a soulful door, a first time visitant She waved... When LIFE with neighbors goes wrong "Who Killed the Cypress Tree?" Thieves! Neighbors poisoned Our cypress tree Murderers, killers, Thieves!.. When you need a LOVE poem "A Request" Can you love me for me? Not for you Even though, I love me For you And love you for you Can you love me? Unconditionally? I’ve tried, but you keep Coming in first.
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Walking Still includes treasured memories and heartaches of everyday people. It examines the relationships between men and women, falling in and out of love, the environment and nature, life’s challenges such as infidelity and domestic violence, family values, and many other provocative themes. Walking Still takes you beyond photographs, conversations, and dreams as it delves into the depths of life’s experiences to capture the essence of the unforgettable memories that touch our souls.
The author takes us on a therapeutic journey by sharing comic moments, love stories, and tragedies through narratives of friends and family. She unveils the beauty of life, along with its mishaps and collisions.
Whether you feel yourself “venting” along with the author in “Cleansing,” experiencing the warmth of “Two Grand Divas,” exploring the love of “Husband,” or just pondering, “… How many tuna cans can you open before enough is enough?” In Walking Still, you will find enjoyment in the rich imagery and emotion of these poems.
As you read some of these powerful, emotive poems again and again, you will find yourself laughing and crying with the author. Their tenderness and honesty will surely find a place in your heart.
About the Author
Taaj, a Professor of Education, has been a developmental specialist, therapist, and professional advocate for children with disabilities and their families. Taaj is a mother of four and has two granddaughters. She currently lives in Renton, Washington, with her husband, her high school sweetheart.