Speaking to the Moment taps into the healing power of poetry which has long been established. Dr. Attarian's foreword points to both literary history and modern, peer-reviewed, scientific works-with perspective on relief of physical pain. William Ernest Henley's Invictus, and contemporary writer Sarah Manguso's work are examples of this. Brazilian scientists at Federal University of Maranhão found that poetry reduces cancer-related pain; Stephen Lepore of Temple University showed the benefits of poetry in psychological health decades ago, as did the 14th-century mystic, Rumi, and now American poet, Mary Oliver. Speaking to the Moment reinforces those known to soothe the mind and nourish the soul using healing words.On The Way into Morning carries a primal spirituality with its evocation of nature, and with morning as a metaphor for hope. The Sky Over Congo maintains hopeful optimism in the face of death. Lyrical verse, The Great Wild Bird and Revolution of Heart, draws upon alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman's compositions; and the entire fifth chapter, takes a transcendental stand against the forces of despondency and despair. Poetic Revolutions celebrates the positive upheaval of the dire times we live in; Off-Line Rhyme Slammer pays tribute to the fun that comes playing with words. Speaking to the Moment is honest, multilayered writing that is accessible in a world gone mad, and brings the light of optimism and hope to its readers.
Speaking to the Moment taps into the healing power of poetry which has long been established. Dr. Attarian's foreword points to both literary history and modern, peer-reviewed, scientific works-with perspective on relief of physical pain. William Ernest Henley's Invictus, and contemporary writer Sarah Manguso's work are examples of this. Brazilian scientists at Federal University of Maranhão found that poetry reduces cancer-related pain; Stephen Lepore of Temple University showed the benefits of poetry in psychological health decades ago, as did the 14th-century mystic, Rumi, and now American poet, Mary Oliver. Speaking to the Moment reinforces those known to soothe the mind and nourish the soul using healing words.On The Way into Morning carries a primal spirituality with its evocation of nature, and with morning as a metaphor for hope. The Sky Over Congo maintains hopeful optimism in the face of death. Lyrical verse, The Great Wild Bird and Revolution of Heart, draws upon alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman's compositions; and the entire fifth chapter, takes a transcendental stand against the forces of despondency and despair. Poetic Revolutions celebrates the positive upheaval of the dire times we live in; Off-Line Rhyme Slammer pays tribute to the fun that comes playing with words. Speaking to the Moment is honest, multilayered writing that is accessible in a world gone mad, and brings the light of optimism and hope to its readers.
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