I am often amazed by the strength of the human spirit and the unwillingness to give up and give in. We possess the ability to go on in spite of the obstacles thrown at us by fate and the life into which we are born, but this isn't always easily accomplished. We witness or are made aware of dramatic examples of this strength through the news and by the articles and stories we read every day, but what we don't hear about are the private struggles and the personal triumphs accomplished in everyday life by everyday people.Illustrated by Alarie Tennille's keen eye for observation and told with honesty and clarity, the poems in this collection are written from her perspectives as a child, daughter, and woman. With a strength of character I can only define as determined optimism, Alarie inspires us to explore life as she pauses to take in the beauty of a moment or the starkness of daily realities, indulging our senses along the way.The title of this collection, Spiraling into Control, was chosen wisely. These poems take us on a journey through life, which while growing outward, remains bound firmly to the past.As you enter this collection, sit beside the poet as she experiences the works of Vermeer. Listen with her on a sultry August afternoon to the chirp of crickets and the hum of air conditioners. Savor the salty lusciousness in the memory of a BLT made with homegrown tomatoes. Sense the tickle of a persistent ant, who lost between his nest and spring peonies, dreams of weightlessness. And recoil from the pungent tang of a disheveled 2nd grader, who learns of joy from the author's heart songs. Travel with Alarie and witness the unfolding of life; seen through the eyes of a poet who lives with the intention to relish each moment, who is dedicated to learning from each encounter, and who is determined to grow with each accomplishment.O.P.W. Fredericks, EditorThe Lives You Touch Publications

Spiraling into Control

Alarie Tennille

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Spiraling into Control