"My message is one of peace and affection.
The wind is my confidant; He will scatter
My news around space and the Earth."
Cendrine Marrouat
At the inception of my career in 2005, I knew a book like Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry would come along. I wanted to celebrate my first five years as a writer; it was a milestone for me.
Last year, as I reread my poetry from 2005 to 2009, I realized that my style had changed a lot. While the first poems focused on painful emotions, the more recent ones were assertive, peaceful and mature. Then in the middle, there were grieving and the search for answers at a deeper level. The stages came naturally, as I realized that poetry is both a personal and universal language.
Five Years and Counting contains more than 160 poems that will lead you through the labyrinth of life. Human beings start with the primal cry -- the need to be heard. Then, they reach adolescence and look for independence. The adults they become find answers to most of their questions and start learning how to cope with the pain of losing. Elevation occurs when we are no longer afraid of experiencing life beyond loss and understand that there is beauty beyond death.
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"Five Years and Counting is an excellent read... Cendrine Marrouat's work calls to mind the beautiful writing of Mirabai and Elizabeth Barrett Browning but in a post modern world! Her poetry is eloquent yet commanding utilizing words that landscape the joy and pain of being wonderfully human." - Tantra-zawadi, poet, writer, filmmaker, and artist
"An amazing collection of literary works; words that will stir your soul, and are bound to inspire any reader. This poetry laureates words are something to study and share with friends on any occasion. Five Years and Counting is some of the best poetry written over a period of growth, development, and perfection for this writer; deserving of classroom discussions on campuses across the globe; and it is with great pleasure that I endorse this body of work." - Tshombe Harris, poet, spoken word artist, producer, and radio show host
"Canada should be proud of this poet. She possesses not only a unique poetic voice but also a compassionate spirit." - Randi Flynn, Columbus Book Examiner
"This book puts thoughts and feelings into every day situations that many people encounter. It is thought-provoking, yet inspirational, whimsical, yet encouraging." - Theodene Yee, Honolulu Easy Meals Examiner
"Five Years and Counting, A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry resonates with a rare honesty, passion, inspiration and enlightenment. From beginning to end, it is a sweeping journey through the tribulations and joys of life, and the riveting poetry will linger with the reader long after they have set the book down. This book will occupy a favored spot on the bookshelf for years to come. Cendrine Marrouat has successfully accomplished voicing the glimpses into our inner beings that assist us in the exploration and understanding of our souls." - Kira Stann
"Cendrine Marrouat has this way of supernaturally imposing metaphors with similes to create a natural flowing rhythm of liquid spirit! Her work throws truth at the reader that is hard as brick, yet it rocks him/her into comfort like a lullabye!" - Natasha Guy, poet, writer and editor
"Have you ever witnessed verbal passion? Have you ever read something so intense that you could almost feel the authors pain? Well, I have, and those poems that provoked those feelings are contained within this book, 'Five years and counting.' It is a must-read!" - John D. Green, musician, composer and singer
Complete title: Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry
Author: Cendrine Marrouat
Publisher: Lulu
Publication date: September 24, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-557-42429-0
Price: $19.99
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