Poems of a Meandering Heart

Poems of a Meandering Heart: Ackerman, OP, JanetAn inspiring and occasionally playful series of poems which will stimulate your poetic senses. This book is a compilation of poems written over the years. It is a magnificent book for spiritual growth, meditation, simple relaxation. Poetry brings with it the risk of exposing one's soul. I decided to publish this book with the realization that all I have to lose is my ego. Birthing a poem can bring us into solidarity with the core of humanity. Reading poetry calls forth a response which is often seen as respectful silence. With this kind of writing we find we are not in control. We do not write poetry-it writes us when we are listening. The layout of the book is easy to follow and no sequential steps are needed in reading it. Look at the Table of Contents and jump right to the theme of the poems of your interest...Heart-felt Places, Communication, Ponderings, Attestations of Love, Justice Expressions, Born of Nature, Meandering Heart, Haiku, Christmas Stirrings, Expression of Life's Rhythms, Seasons of Our Lives, Metrical Cadence (Alliteration), Special People, Death. Browse, peruse, wade through, enjoy, be dazzled What Readers Are Saying About This BookJanet is "Committed to Truth" in its purest essence and "Compelled to Justice: from the core of her being, Her soul's yearning sings out in her poetry and writings. To know Janet and to read her poems written in the Presence of her God, is to receive the Better Portion indeed.--Antonio G. Davis; JD, Obl., OSB, Cam., Spiritual DirectorFrom Wendover winds to the harbors of Lake Michigan, Janet's poetry stirs my fond memories. Excerpts from The Little Prince woven within a meandering spirit of poetry...words to ruminate.--Susan Slykerman; Friend, Librarian, Book LoverIn her introduction, Janet observes that "Poetry...gives expression to the deepest desires and feelings of the human heart and moves us to a place beyond where words take root." May the words of her book take you to places that fill those desires of your heart.--Rev. Ron Zanoni; Pastor St Andrew Catholic CommunityBeautifully written poetry expressing deep spiritual connections through interactions with a higher being, nature, and each other. --Joanne Oppelt; Author, Consultant, Trainer, PoetAbout the Author Sister Janet brings experiences as teacher, hospice spiritual counselor, outreach intake coordinator among the elderly, spiritual director and retreat facilitator, pastoral care ministry and co-pastoral administrator of Hispanic mission; staff member of S.A.F.E.House, a shelter for abused women and children. She has a B.A. in Education with an emphasis in theology and history, and a Certificate of Specialization in Aging from the Nevada School of Medicine. As a member of the Racine Dominicans, she is Committed to Truth and Compelled to Justice.