Broken Open

<p>The poems of <em>Broken Open</em> take the reader on a journey from the trance of addiction family dysfunction and depression to the wakefulness of open-hearted self-acceptance.</p><p></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>...the poems [in </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Broken Open</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>] are powerful and the journey [Lynda describes is] both gripping and emphatically human! </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-Michael Glaser Maryland Poet Laureate Emeritus </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>These astonishing poems by Lynda Skeen bring the poet's courage and authenticity front and center. There is such depth and honesty in looking at one's experience and writing with her unrelenting gaze. </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-Julie Suhr writer poet editor </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Lynda Skeen's poetry is inquisitive attentive and authentic. Within these engaging poems you'll experience imagination and perception society and self. </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-Dan Kaufman poet and aspiring pacifist</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Lynda's poetry plunges into some of the essential angst of human life exploring the shadows then soothes the soul by taking refuge in nature. Her passionate love of nature is an inspiring reminder to us all of what is truly essential. </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-Ann Fielder writer and acupuncturist</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Each poem is real raw and relatable. </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-Julie Lockhart Pushcart Prize nominee</strong></p><p></p>