Northside Cries and Lullabies is the second collection of poetry and prose by poet N.V. Torres. The book is a poetic... More > exploration into the growth and struggles of a woman living on the northside of Philadelphia. < Less

"…Poetry, to me, is a river that leads to all insecurities, unanswered questions, complex emotions and lessons learned. It... More > is your laughter and your cries; your limitations and your strengths. Poetry is never dishonest. It validates every single feeling we, as beings, sense...Poetry is a cycle; a healer and a gift that spreads its seeds from soul to soul, never ending its duty to awaken and stimulate the spirit."



The first collection of poetry by first time author, N.V. Torres, "I Know All The Right Things To Say" is testament to what makes us human. It is the painful/sweet love story, the rude reality of growing up, the injustice in the world, and the constant doubt and insecurities that we wear on our sleeves. < Less

Northside Cries and Lullabies is the second collection of poetry and prose by poet N.V. Torres. The book is a poetic... More > exploration into the growth and struggles of a woman living on the northside of Philadelphia. < Less

"…Poetry, to me, is a river that leads to all insecurities, unanswered questions, complex emotions and lessons learned. It... More > is your laughter and your cries; your limitations and your strengths. Poetry is never dishonest. It validates every single feeling we, as beings, sense...Poetry is a cycle; a healer and a gift that spreads its seeds from soul to soul, never ending its duty to awaken and stimulate the spirit."



The first collection of poetry by first time author, N.V. Torres, "I Know All The Right Things To Say" is testament to what makes us human. It is the painful/sweet love story, the rude reality of growing up, the injustice in the world, and the constant doubt and insecurities that we wear on our sleeves. < Less