Says Nancy Manning, a fellow MFA graduate from Southern Connecticut State University: "This collection takes us on a memorable journey during which the poet searches for identity, hoping 'heavy heads' like her autumn marigolds will be lifted once more. Ciosek muses on days of youth, favorite songs, various trips throughout the world, lovely wildflowers, her gardens, and the birds she encounters. The collection ends with a visit to a seaside retreat where heart stones are collected; as the 'pile grows larger, heavier' we too experience spiritual and emotional healing."

Says Karen J. Ciosek: "I believe everyone has a story to tell. I also believe it's never too late to pursue a passion. It can lead one to new intellectual and stimulating challenges, and to acquiring new, diverse, and interesting friends who also share a love for the same passion."

Book Specifications

ISBN: 979-8-9998765-8-4

Paperback: 6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm

Page Count: 96

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