Sketches of Life

Brenda Johnson has found herself irresistibly led to record her experiences relationships meditations prayers -- and her disappointments -- in words that are musical reflective and undercut with irony. She brings curiosity candor and unfailing sympathy to a life lived with deep appreciation. A most rewarding read! ---Quincy Howe Ph.D. Professor of Classics Comparative Religion A sacred sister who has intensely lived the life she sings about in her poet-Spirit song Brenda Johnson has penned wisdom-word poems. They are layered with love and joy blending together as a literary legacy which promotes soul growth and mental elevation; quite apropos to her spiritual discipline as a long-time yogi and artistic adorer of the Divine. ---Linda Cousins-Newton: Director Ancestral Promotions For many of us denial of many levels allow us to experience only the margins of living lulled into thinking if we must that our daily existence is some sort of rehearsal. In these pages of poems we see the evolution of this but most importantly the growth that comes when we accept that our life experiences is far from a rehearsal it's actually the main event. ---Chester Higgins: Author photographic artist: NY Times It certainly reflects many similar experiences among those of us who have been blessed to live a full life. However you have a gift of being able to explain it in such a powerful voice while using just a few well placed words and thoughts. I wish I could think that clearly. ---Carolyn S. Blout: Executive Director About Time Magazine