What is death? A topic many are scared to discuss. With this idea in mind, and reflecting upon the suicide of her own mother, the author wrote thirty-four poems, offering us a vision of what Death might imply for all of us.
Using short fixed forms of poetry such as haiku, lantern, or mirrored refrain, her poetry sheds a positive light on one of the darkest topics of all times.
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By Linda Copeland
Oct 15, 2009
"Thoughts on Those who Fear Death by Cendrine Marrouat" This collection of beautiful poetic offerings from Cendrine Marrouat is a must have for all of us! The hearts of readers will be opened to a different view of death and the dying. Whether you are suffering from a terminal illness or from the loss of a loved one, fear sometimes is strangling to the acceptance process. As soon as I read Stillborn, I called my friend who just gave birth to a stillborn daughter to recommend this book. These poems are rich and satisfying. Cendrine's ability to stir both the visual and auditory senses is most evident in Ripples.I read this poem aloud to hear the melodious resonance. Marrouat's magical use of imagery and her consistently perfect artistic form serve the reader well in each offering. Her touching poem called To My Mother undid me on first read. It was emotional, but as I re-read the poem, I felt the freedom Cendrine mentioned firsthand. I felt a connection emotionally to every... More > poem in this anthology and will be forever changed by the experience. Everyone should read this book, not once, but often.< Less
