It is with great pleasure I welcome fellow Story Empire contributor and long-time friend, Harmony Kent to my blog today. She has a brand new book of poetry to share with you. If you are not familiar with her work, now is a great time to get acquainted.
So, Welcome, Harmony!
Hi, Jan. Thanks so much for hosting me today. It’s always wonderful to visit with you. Here’s a little bit I’d love to share about my latest book of poetry …
From Brief Soul:
roads and paths
swimming
in tears
This poem comes from my experiments with short-form poetry, both counted syllables and freestyle. I love the pivot in understanding the last line brings. Some of the short poetry in the Brief Soul section are obvious at first read, while others may take further study. As with many poems, much is left to interpretation and can change with the weather.
I hope you enjoyed this poem and would love to know what you think.
Life & Soul blurb:
Life & Soul is the second book in the Soul Poetry Series by acclaimed author Harmony Kent.
This beautiful collection of over fifty poems will take the reader through the highs and lows of everyday life via contemporary poetry in a range of styles and themes. Within these pages, you will find reflections on the Lonely Soul, the Seeking Soul, Brief Soul, Friendly Soul, and the Loving Soul—states of mind and living and longing we each experience over the course of a life.
Life & Soul offers something for lovers of poetry from all walks of life.
Praise for Slices of Soul, Book 1 in the Soul Poetry Series:
“I found my answer in this wonderful treasure-trove and have already read it three times.” Robert Fear
“I found in Slices of Soul something approaching aesthetic bliss, a sense of being connected in some way to other states – like tenderness, kindness, ecstasy – where art is the norm.” Colm Herron
“A stunning collection of poems that I read in one sitting! Unable to simply put this down until I had read the last. I love the clarity of the short poems, such clear images created in so few words or phrases. Many of them touched my heart and I will be giving them a 2nd and 3rd read!” Audrina Lane
Universal Link: mybook.to/LifeAndSoul
About the Author:
AUTHOR BIO:
Harmony Kent spent 13 years in a Zen Buddhist monastery, where she faced her demons and overcame devastating low self-esteem, and found freedom. After a life-changing injury, Harmony returned to the world at the tender age of 40, and her life as a writer began.
Harmony is an award-winning multi-genre author, and her publications include:
The Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved
The Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015
Polish Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015
Finding Katie (Women’s Fiction)
Slices of Soul (Soul Poetry Series: Book 1)
Life and Soul (Soul Poetry Series: Book 2)
Interludes (Erotic Short Stories)
Interludes 2 (Erotic Short Stories)
Moments (Short Stories and Poetry)
Jewel in the Mud (Zen Musings)
Polish Your Prose (How to Self-Edit)
Creative Solutions (Creative Writing Inspiration)
Backstage (Erotic Romance and Thriller)
FALLOUT (Post-Apocalyptic Dystopia) BRAG Medallion Honouree
The Vanished Boy (Psychological Thriller)
As well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers reviews and supports her fellow authors. Harmony is always on the lookout for talent and excellence, and will freely promote any authors or books who she feels have these attributes.
Twitter: @harmony_kent
Goodreads: Harmony Kent
BookBub: Harmony Kent
Story Empire (co-authored blog): Harmony Kent
I’m glad to see Harmony’s new book here too getting deserved attention. <3
Thank you for stopping by, Debby. And I’m sharing this from Harmony, as she is not able to get into WP today. “Thanks for all your support, Debby. Much appreciated.” Harmony
My pleasure <3
What a Multigenre writer!
Yay! I love that I’m seeing Harmony all over the blogosphere.
Wishing you both the best. May your muses continue to dance on your shoulder.
I definitely have poetic muses at the moment! Thanks so much, Sandra 💕🙂
Isn’t that wonderful, Sandra? I am enjoying this tour immensely! Thank you for stopping by to help cheer Harmony on today!
Such an exciting tour for you, Harmony! I hope you are enjoying it as much as we are!! <3
Having lots of fun visiting with you all! Thanks, Annette 💕🙂
Thank you, dear Annette, for stopping by to leave a comment for Harmony today! Much appreciated!
You’re a beautiful poet, Harmony, and I’m looking forward to savoring each one. Congratulations on this new collection. Thank you, Jan, for hosting today. 💗
That’s so wonderful of you to say! Thanks so much, Gwen 💕🙂
I couldn’t agree more, Gwen. Thank you for stopping by to help support Harmony!
Put this poetry together with your background, Harmony–no one has that combination. Kudos on your latest book.
Thanks so much, Jacqui 💕🙂
So true, Jacqui! Thank you for lending your support!
Another great post! I love how much can be said in so few words .
Thanks for hosting, Jan 🙂
Thanks so much, Denise! It never ceases to amaze me how much so few words can convey 💕🙂
My pleasure, Denise! Thank you for your support!
Beautiful poem Harmony. Looking forward to more! Thanks for sharing Jan.
Thanks so much, Balroop 💕🙂
My pleasure, Balroop. Thank you for stopping by!
Excellent tour, Harmony. Thanks to Jan for hosting.
Thanks, John 💕🙂
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My pleasure, John. Thank you for helping support Harmony’s new release!
You are right, Harmony! That poem may be short, but it holds so much within its lines. Well done! Thanks for hosting today, Jan! 🙂
That’s great! Thanks, Yvi 💕🙂
Yes, it does, Yvette. Just amazing how much emotion can be expressed in so few words. Thank you for stopping by!
Jan, thanks so much for hosting me today. It’s such fun to be here. Have a lovely day. Hugs 💕🙂
It’s always a pleasure, Harmony! Best wishes with this new release!
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A beautiful short poem, Harmony. I love how much emotion you packed in there. Congrats again on the latest book. I look forward to the read. Great share, Jan.
Harmony did such a fabulous job of packing a ton of emotion into such a short few words. Thank you for stopping by to support her new release, Diana! Much appreciated!
That’s great! Thanks so much, Diana 💕🙂
Only two more days until June 3rd, very exciting, Harmony!
Whoo hoo! Thanks for your support, Priscilla!
Excited and nervous! Lols. Thanks, Priscilla 💕🙂
What you said about interpretation is so true, Harmony. I love that aspect of poetry and how it resonates with carefully chosen words. Another great entry from your upcoming book. Congratulations and thanks to Jan for hosting!
That’s a wonderful observation, Mae. Poetry is such an intimate way of communicating a feeling, thought, or musing. Thank you for stopping in to support Harmony today!
Thanks so much, Mae! 💕🙂
Still enjoying the tour.
Me too, Craig. Thanks for stopping in to support Harmony!
Fantastic! Thanks, Craig 💕🙂
It takes skill to deliver a message in such few words. You have mastered that skill, Harmony.
Thanks for hosting today, Jan.
I 100% agree, Joan. Harmony has mastered the skill of telling SO much in just a few words. Thank you for stopping by today to help support her with her new release!
Thanks so much, Joan 💕🙂
Sometimes I think the shortest poems pack the biggest punch. Great work, Harmony. Best wishes with this release.
Jan, thanks for hosting.
They sure can! Thanks so much, Staci 💕🙂
Very true. Much can be said in a few words and Harmony is a master at it! Thank you for stopping by to support her today!
Fantastic to see Harmony featured here with her lovely poetry, Jan.
Thanks so much, Robbie 💕🙂
I am honored to have Harmony here today, Robbie. Thank you for dropping by to help support her and her new release!
Thank you, Jan, for hosting the post for Harmony Kent and the new release of her poetry. It sounds like a wonderful collection of inspirational poetry.