The Bridge to Where I Come From
by Marilyn Maduka
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Pub Date Nov 26 2021 | Archive Date Aug 04 2022
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Description
The Bridge to Where I Come From is a captivating and beautifully written debut Poetry Collection of International HR Leader Marilyn Maduka. It is a bold release of her “secret stash” of personal and fictional poems – some written over two decades ago! This work of art covers a wide range of themes and topics about courage, hope, love, friendship, laughter, sorrow, worship and so much more in between.Written in beautiful and yet simple language, the poems are easy to read and will find relatability and appeal amongst poetry lovers and non-readers alike. It is the Author’s hope that this foray into her poetry gives the reader some respite “to breathe” and “remember who you are and where you come from”.
As a tribute to her readers, Marilyn scripts her illustrated theme poems in her own handwriting, making this “something for everyone” Collection a must-keep which should have its special place in every heart and home!
Advance Praise
“There is a tender poetic sensibility in the poetry of Marilyn Maduka. With rhythm that invites the reader to the deeper magic of tone and theme, ‘The Bridge To Where I Come From’ is verse dipped in heightened consciousness but which never denies the reader access to music or meaning. This work ushers the poet into the great company of African poets, I recommend it highly.” Tade Ipadeola - Award-winning author of The Sahara Testaments
“Beyond the obscurantism that often dotes the inaccessible scapes of dry intellectual poetry, emerges a deeply emotive, highly refreshing feminine voice, who while singing true to her story, exotically meanders her audience through riveting stanzas as she unburdens the raw emotions experienced during her remarkable journey. This courageous wayfarer invites you to drink from her oasis of affection, to wine and dine from offerings of love, pain, joy, and despair; to experience both the epiphanies and tribulations of the spirit and to revel in the glorious beauties, which Life and Nature as a whole, have to offer. Marilyn’s compelling poetry is elegantly garbed. I experience the power of honesty and truth in her words and helplessly find myself dancing along.” Charles Ayo Dada - Multiple Award-Winning Author, Publisher, and Poet.
“A self-assured debut poetry collection, The Bridge to Where I Come From first grips the reader’s attention and then lunges into a breathtakingly dreamy – albeit, tersely realistic – jaunt through the ever-shifting kaleidoscope of earthly existence. With a deft weaving of familiar words, the author conjures mature and fresher perspectives of otherwise commonplace occurrences.“ Okechukwu Uwaezuoke - Editor: Arts & Review, THISDAY
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9789789915880 |
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