Goodreads Synopsis:
The Heart’s Lullaby is a candid portrayal of love in all its splendor and pain. Love, in its purest form, is tranquil and soothes the soul. But love, as is life, can sometimes be cruel and unjust with its paths of uncertainty and forced goodbyes. In essence, it is a journey of self-discovery. A continuous journey of becoming. Often, it becomes a delicate dance of holding on and letting go.
We linger in memories of ill-fated love; our minds can easily soil them, and our hearts can effortlessly polish them to perfection, altering their resemblance entirely. We can anchor ourselves to yesterday by zealous choice or solemn grief. So easily, we can become obsessed with what “might have been” and miss the beauty that lies before us. Our minds craft spectacular moments that will never be realized. Why? Is it self-indulgence, or are they necessary companions for our soul’s survival?
Love, its force so formidable, transcends time, distance, and even death. Eternal love is the epitome of its grandeur.
To feel the exquisite, majestic splendor of love is the greatest gift we can give or receive. To have another see the unique beauty in our imperfections, that will protect us and elevate us without greed or envy, a soul willing and proud to walk this journey of life with us and share in its joys and sorrows … this is love, a gift unmeasurable and unmatched by earthly possessions.
But two souls must be willing. Therein lies the intricate complexities of the heart. And in the end, we must never forget … love, as is life, is a continuous journey of becoming.
My review
A lovely collection of poetry principally about love, love lost and the heartbreak of being no longer loved. There is also a wonderful poem about time, plus poems about particular topics related to the puzzles that Natalie Ducey also creates. “Still Me,” is a touching poem about Alzheimer’s. And there are poems about those who serve in the military.
It is a personal, and touching poetry collection about the ups and downs and fragility of life and love that you can easily return to again, perhaps gaining more on each visit.
My rating: 5 stars
I enjoyed all the collection but my personal favourites are:
Into the Light (about those suffering from PTSD in the military, police, paramedics, firefighters and first responders.)
Still Me
A Father’s Love
A Mother’s Love
To My Sister
Mighty Heart
and The Heart’s Lullaby.
Natalie’s blog: https://natalieducey.com
Have you read The Heart’s Lullaby? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the collection.
Oh my goodness, Marje! What a lovely gift this is. You brought an instant smile. I’m delighted to know you enjoyed the collection. Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing it. Sending huge thank you (((hugs))) across the miles. xo
My pleasure Natalie. A beautiful collection of poetry. <3
Natalie’s poetry is so sweet. This collection of poetry sounds lovely, Marje. Thanks so much for the recommendation. ❤ Congrats to Natalie on the excellent review.
Thank you Diana. It’s a lovely collection. 🙂
What a lovely review, Marje! I love the book cover. Congratulations, Natalie!
A lovely one thanks Miriam. 🙂
You’re welcome, Marje. 🙂
Great review! This has been sitting my to TBR list for too long:)