<p><em>Release the Fireflies</em> is Karen Richards' third collection of poetry and prose. This collection takes the reader on a journey through grief and loss. It is relatable to any kind of loss, be it the death of a loved one, lost love or loss of self. It is a hard hitting, heart wrenching journey intertwined with hope and healing.</p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">'grief is a time traveller </em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">and there will always </em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">be a part of me </em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">bags packed and ready </em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">to return home</em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">moonlight in my eyes </em></p><p><em style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1)">stilled hourglass in hand' - Karen Richards</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">'Her heart genuinely permeates through every syllable she weaves'</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>- Amazon Review.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">'Karen is a very gifted writer with a wonderful ability to reach into the depths of your soul and pull out a kaleidoscope of emotions with her words' - Amazon R</em><em>eview.</em></p><p><br></p><p><span>'������</span><em style="color: rgba(24, 24, 24, 1)">A treasure can be found within these pages . Every word is a stroke of art' - Goodreads Review</em></p><p><br></p><p>Karen's other two collections of poetry and prose '<em>Wrapped in Folds of Midnight' </em>and <em>'The Way My Words Fall' </em>are also available.</p>