Clarissa Simmens

This is an autobiographical book of poems depicting one day, during three stages, in a life. The Moon actually has four quarters: New, Waxing, Full, Waning, with the Dark of the Moon a few hours before the New. Many Goddess-based beliefs use the Triple Goddess-- Maiden, Mother and Crone--to exemplify the stages of a woman's life. I like that but do not like the word “crone” because in modern language it conjures up visions of old, evil, ugly women. There is not one mature woman--that I know--who would fit that description. Instead, magic and wisdom is in each and every one of us. Here, then, is my brief but poetic story of a day as a 17-year-old hippie, as a 41-year-old runaway and as a 65-year-old retiree--trying to be wise--mage.

A Day of Poetry

Maiden, Mother and Mage

Robert Brown

Leesa Abbott

Mark Green

Laura Crean

Roberto Martinez

Paul Morabito

Jason Hein

Christopher Erato

Andrea Raine

Helle Gade

Irum Zahra

Regis McCafferty

Laura Wiseman

Linda Dobinson

Regina Puckett

Ben Ditmars

Jill Roberts

Laura Lord

Sherry Rentschler

Aric Cushing

This combined poetic anthology embraces free thinking of the untapped mind and spirit. The vast array of best contemporary poets from around the globe share their voices together in harmony. Various styles and thoughts flourish amongst the pages, bringing emotions to life and creating beauty from nothingness. The writers included in this collection have been selectively chosen to represent the best modern talent of the age. The list of extraordinary poets featured within include such great talent as Paul Morabito, Aric Cushing, Jason P. Hein, Laura Madeline Wiseman, Regina Puckett, Laura Crean, R.M Romarney, Clarissa Simmens, Mark Green, Irum Zahra, Laura A. Lord, Regis McCafferty, Roberto Carlos Martinez, Linda Dobinson, Robert G. Brown, Carolyn O'Connell, Sherry Rentschler, Ben Ditmars, Christopher Meesto Erato, Jill Roberts, Dr. Leesa Abbott, Nichia Morales, Andrea McKenzie Raine, Koyel Mitra, Helle Gade, Terri Cannon, Jerome Michael Bailey, Harika Kottakota, Hafsa Idrees and Kristy Rulebreaker.

Best Contemporary Poetry

Mirrored Voices

Clarissa Simmens

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