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Floating Lilies: Annotated and Updated Haiku of Loss, Rebirth, and Love by Lisa Shea

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Lisa Shea's Floating Lilies is a collection of haiku that explore the themes of loss, rebirth, and love. The poems are deeply personal and moving, and they offer a unique perspective on these universal experiences.

Floating Lilies Annotated and Updated Haiku of Loss Rebirth and Love (Lisa Shea Haiku Tanka and Other Poetry 7)

Floating Lilies Annotated and Updated - Haiku of Loss Rebirth and Love (Lisa Shea Haiku Tanka and Other Poetry Book 7)

by Lisa Shea

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	874 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	88 pages

Loss

The first section of the book, "Loss," deals with the pain of losing a loved one. The poems in this section are raw and honest, and they capture the full range of emotions that come with grief.

the weight of grief sinks me like a stone into the depths

Shea's poems about loss are not only about the pain of losing a loved one, but also about the process of healing. The poems in this section show how grief can change us, and how we can find strength and hope in the face of adversity.

from the ashes of loss, a new flame begins to burn

Rebirth

The second section of the book, "Rebirth," deals with the process of healing and renewal. The poems in this section are hopeful and inspiring, and they offer a glimpse of the beauty that can come after loss.

the first day of spring a new bud blooms on the branch of hope

Shea's poems about rebirth are not only about the physical process of healing, but also about the emotional and spiritual renewal that can come after loss. The poems in this section show how we can find new meaning and purpose in our lives, even after we have experienced great loss.

from the depths of despair a new path emerges leading to light

Love

The third section of the book, "Love," deals with the power of love. The poems in this section are tender and passionate, and they celebrate the many different ways that love can enrich our lives.

in the soft embrace of your love, I find a place of peace

Shea's poems about love are not only about romantic love, but also about the love of family, friends, and community. The poems in this section show how love can help us to heal, to grow, and to find meaning in our lives.

the love of others a balm for the wounds of life's journey

Floating Lilies is a beautiful and moving collection of haiku that explore the themes of loss, rebirth, and love. The poems are deeply personal and honest, and they offer a unique perspective on these universal experiences. Shea's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her poems will stay with you long after you have finished reading them.

If you are looking for a book that will help you to process grief, find hope, and celebrate the power of love, then I highly recommend Floating Lilies.

Floating Lilies Annotated and Updated - Haiku of Loss Rebirth and Love (Lisa Shea Haiku Tanka and Other Poetry Book 7)

by Lisa Shea

4.5 out of 5