Something to Believe In

<p>Awakening<br />Like denying spring to a flower<br />its glory never to be fulfilled<br />relinquishing the world around<br />unaided by the healing<br />serenity of nature<br />and neglecting immediacy<br />with a diversity of lives<br />will befog in darkness<br />the habitat of one’s spirit within ...<br />—Bolko Rawicz</p><p>Bolko Rawicz is a Vancouver-based poet who derives inspiration from a variety of personal experiences. In his first volume of contemporary poetry he shares verse created during an eight-year time frame and written in a variety of styles—some highly symbolic others more literal.</p><p>From the thrills of falling in love to the hopeless doubt that surrounds regrets to the peace that accompanies spending time in nature to the questions and answers that complement a unique spiritual journey Rawicz’s fresh and captivating poems intertwine relatable emotions with real-life experiences that illuminate not just the challenges but also the joys of life.</p><p>Something to Believe In provides a glimpse into one man’s journey through a life well lived as he reflects on kindness love nature Sunday mornings and everything in between.</p>