The Petals Fall One By One

The Petals Fall One by One chronicles the rollercoaster of love life heartbreak and new beginnings. It is based on the author Armond Gray Jrs authentic experiences and his loved ones experiences. The poems take the reader through the hills and valleys of life but in the end the poems remind us all that were human and to take it one day at a time. Additionally the authors motivation stemmed from quarantine and the Covid-19 pandemic. His goal was to find a way to connect with others on a mental and emotional level without being physically together. More importantly his motivation stems from his grandparents great-grandparents and uncles who have transitioned onto the next realm. Each chapter in the book has a flowers name and each flower has a different representation. The poems within each chapter relate to the literary understanding of that specific flower. The chapter ROSES represents romance and passionate love. The chapter PROTEAS represents change and transformation. The chapter DAFFODILS symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. The chapter ORCHIDS exemplifies themes of refinement and maturity and lastly the chapter SWEET PEAS represents appreciation and departure.The intentionality of Armonds creativity as he penned the expressive art of his poetry is meant to engulf you in the emotions that each poem evokes. An ageless and timeless masterpiece The Petals Fall One by One is a special treat.