When Love Came from the Dark
by Edward Jordan
Gotham Books


"A portrait of a bronze star
That’s what you are chiseled to perfection."

In this poetry collection, an honest speaker reveals his innermost desires while living in a dark world. Rooted in love and faith, these poems encourage readers to approach life with love and grace. “Everything is Gonna Be Alright” reminds them that one’s faith can be the ultimate light in a world filled with evil. In “Your Superman,” a devoted speaker reminds a willing audience that sacrificing for others can be a meaningful part of one’s purpose. “Please Mend! Please Make Strong Again!” is a unique prayer all its own. Other poems like “Happy Valentine’s Day” serve as playful reminders that despite a long journey with someone, each day with that person can be a special gift. These poems bear a distinctive voice. That voice is, at times, intimate and personal. At other times, that voice is philosophical and encouraging.

Part of this collection’s charm is that in the poetry everyday experiences and interactions become significant moments. The poems preserve these moments in their own special way. Another facet of these poems is their positive outlook. They encourage one to take difficult situations and transform them into learning experiences. They also remind the reader that finding the positive can be difficult, but if one looks hard enough, they can find it. Many of the poems also remind readers that each experience one has provides its own beneficial lesson. People looking to add a positive influence to their day will appreciate this collection, and those new to the poetry genre will find these poems easy to access and relate to.

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