In early December of 2021 I met a poet from India with a beautiful style of writing. I invited her to be a select member of my international poetry group and we struck up a friendship. We soon after began writing together and we have now produced our first book of poetry, fifty-five poems, “Melodies’ of yearning hearts.” A blending of Indian and American styles from classical prose to an eclectic blend of western cultured metaphors that have an unmistakable musical rhythm as well as spiritual poems. Poetry is both timeless and unique from Eastern and Western influences, but True Love needs no interpretation. I know the reader will feel this love, it can’t be measured in lines or pages; it is timeless and she is my Juliet, and you can call me Romeo, if you must. But we have many more poems and books left and when it’s all said and done… it will have a happy ending. Hope you enjoy our timeless love on full display. Robert R. Bradley, Jr; LCSW