Flapping Soul, Words in Verse: A Collection of Poems

Our souls are like sheets on a clothesline flapping in the cosmic breeze. We are pinned to them all our lives. They never fail us. They are gateways and our entrance into a divine cosmos, which includes a peaceful union to all of creation. Sometimes there may even be humor if the clothesline collapses due to a gust of wind or storm, but we always pick the line up, hang our hat and clothes out to dry, and start over. It is always thus. Now with Duckhorn's latest book of poems, Flapping Soul, Words in Verse, you can enjoy a positive read through our relationship with our soul from a poet's viewpoint plus related subjects all with her lighthearted style of writing.

Flapping Soul, Words in Verse is Marleen Rita Duckhorn's tenth published collection of poems. Her topics are as varied as one might expect from the active mind of such a prolific writer, but in this book she mainly focuses on the different situations and aspects of the soul itself. She is bold at times, speaks her mind and can be humorous. It is the strength that gives her work appeal and makes her voice worth hearing. The topics in between make for an engaging read with just the right use of phrases Duckhorn has a special knack for. Her style is singularly refreshing. You will feel like she is talking to you, it is believable, and truths are told. She exudes in her work a passion hard to deny. Her use of meditation to muse in on the subjects at hand is quite obvious. This reflects upon all her close observations on any subject she writes about. This is the poet's favorite book and she hopes you enjoy it too.