Songs of Heartstrings plays the melancholy tune of the suffering and transcending to the melody of serenity and peace. It is a road traveled with optimism, hope and appreciation amid heartache circumstances and an unpredictable cancer. It also celebrates true love and fulfilling relationships.
Hurdle in her poetry collection includes nine themes: Songs of Nature, Songs of Dissonance, Songs of Physical Healing, Songs of Marriage, Songs of Parenthood, Songs of Tribute, Songs of Reflections, Songs of Challenge, and Songs of Inspiration. Each of these themes covers various aspects of her life experience. Many poems are illustrated with her photos and watercolor paintings.
The poems in this collection are inspiring to the mind, heart and spirit. The readers will echo with these experiences.
The book is well received and has 20 positive reviews in five months since its publication. I sent the book to Readers' Favorite Reveiw and received a Five Stars review with a seal.
I had a 5-day promotion on Amazon in March, 2019 and it was ranked #3 of the Top 100 Best Sellers on Kindle.
Echo of the Earth
Let me embrace the stillness as
the ocean reflects the light in the night.
Endure the suffering as
stones engraved with carvings.
Remember kindness as
the dried field once flooded with rain.
Forgive the self as
melted snow came and drained.
Die to the desire as
leaves withered and returned to the earth.
Open to a new life as
seeds rise in search of spring.
Be content in the humility as
blossoms unfold the new beginning.
Acknowledge the limitation as
ants crawl on the ground feeding.
Take courage in independence as
the trees stand alone.
Treasure the caring as
mothers secure and protect their own.
Be grateful for the freedom as
the eagle soars high in the sky.
Echo to the life miles
beneath the earth and bottom of the sea!
Rowing a Boat
I love to go rowing a boat.
Weather is not the matter.
The day may be sunny or cloudy,
windy or even stormy.
Having you in the same boat,
I can go anywhere, everywhere.
We had a rough day at sea,
almost dangerous to manage.
Our hearts were in touch,
hands were in sync,
same spirit, same strength.
Your encouraging words to me, mine to you,
all the way through.
We strived until the storm passed.
A day I will forever remember.
The storm brought us closer.
I love to go rowing a boat
when you are with me.
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Translated by Viviane Tavares
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Author review: Viviane Borges Tavares Melo did an excellent job translating my book. I was happy with her initial translation. The entire translation of my book showed that she was careful and aimed at good quality of work. She communicated with me in a timely manner. When she was sick and busy with her school exams, she let me know right away. I let her know the exams were her priority. When the translation was done, I was pleased with the quality. |
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Translated by Francisco Javier Pintor Maldonado
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