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<p class=ql-align-justify><em style=background-color: rgba(254 254 254 1); color: rgba(46 39 37 1)>Eric Hoffer Award 2026 Honorable Mention for Poetry</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The poet returns with a new poetry collection and offers a completely different more positive outlook on her life and human interactions.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>As she turns to her present while contemplating future goals and past achievements previously displayed anger dissipates and leaves powerful messages of love understanding and acceptance.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The poet's healing and inner peace shine through the gloom of everyday challenges she faces as she sings praise to her loved ones.</p>