Splendor from Ashes
The Poetry of Emergence
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No Entiendo (2012) Then Gazing towards the horizon With youthful investments of confidence that In time we will understand Get a handle on the puzzle Be better at strategizing For living, and loving and being Surely like fine wine Wisdom will increase in the school of aging Surely early stumblings will decline in the midst of the unfolding surge Now Poised on mid staircase we’ve still not arrived Cause we’re still locked on the platform of reaching Locked in the embrace of youthful yearning For life’s beautiful things; understanding, clarity Which we no more possess than when we first began At the finish as at the start We’re condemned soldiers of the dark Questing for that ever receding light
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From the heartbreaking ashes of abuse, a poet emerges to share a poignant collection of lyrical verse that details her journey as she moves from shame and brokenness to realize resilience and strength. Ingrid Rizzolo, a seasoned New York City educator, opens her heart and her life in her poetry, revealing an honest and authentic portrayal of the pain, fears, and confusion born out of physical and psychological abuse. With raw emotion and painful vulnerability, Rizzolo describes her transformation after she is betrayed by a handsome Romeo and led down a dark path where she must overcome many obstacles—both internal and external—in order to heal and move forward into the future as a stronger, more confident woman. Splendor from Ashes is a moving compilation of poetry that opens the possibilities and provides hope for anyone suffering from life’s most complex challenges. “Dr. Rizzolo has captured the essence of true expression through her poetry that gives one an escape to flirt with their imagination, past memories, and often unspoken thoughts. A must-read for all poetry enthusiasts!” —Dr. Anthony B. Spivey, DBA, professor
About the Author
Ingrid Rizzolo is a passionate educator who works in the New York City school system and is at home either on the stage or in her classroom. She is also a running enthusiast who has run the Staten Island half marathon this year. Dr. Rizzolo lives with her husband and family in the greater New York area.