A Book of Poetry

ISBN:
978-1-7353444-0-9
Price:
$19.95
Page count:
112
Published:
November, 2021
Format:
Hardcover
Publisher:
Lord & Mardenborough, LLC
Language:
English
Author:
L. Glenroy Mardenborough

Unscripted Indulgence is a book of poetry that focuses on the meaningful connections that are the most impactful, and result in love, romance, passion, creativity, friendship, and compassion.

The author's unique imagination, evocative writing, and heartfelt connections with those he's formed relationships with birthed this masterpiece of poetic bliss. Passionate in scope, empathetic in spades, witty on occasion, and honest in expression, Unscripted Indulgence is an unforgettable literary treat.

With rich, compelling imagery; thought provoking verses; and exquisite attention to detail, each piece is designed to resonate deeply with adults. The book is available in hardcover only – with stunning full color graphics highlighting some of the poems.

Broken, But Yet Unbroken

After reviewing the final version of "Broken, But Yet Unbroken" with fresh eyes today, I must say...Wow! Now, this is what I call a real transformation. The end result is staggering!

In a poem such as this, emotional connection is everything – and the first stanza has the heavy job of initiating and establishing this emotional connection. Nevertheless, the narrator pulls it off in a stupendous fashion. It's virtually impossible for the reader to not connect emotionally with this woman after reading the first stanza. It gave me chills. I could vividly see a phoenix rising from the ashes.

"Her heart has been hurt, and she has cried so many tears,
Broken promises of love, have amplified her pain, and intensified her fears.
Infidelity, distrust, and lies, have cast a cloud of shame,
Obstructing her natural sunshine, causing her to feel like she was to blame.
But her will, her resilience, and her instincts for self-preservation,
Won't allow her to wallow in self-pity, unhappiness, and relationship stagnation.
From the ashes, she rises, and breaks the chains that have kept her bound,
She is bold, she is courageous, and her voice continues to resound.
"

In a poem such as this, character development is everything, because it relies so much on the narrator to move the narrative along. I can unequivocally say that of all the characters in your poems, the one in this piece is the most compelling. Why? Because she feels the most human.

"Her secrets, and desires she may share,
Her love, her joy, her pain, her tears.
Though be advised, she won't compromise,
She's still a Queen, from sunset to sunrise.
You will love and treasure her womanness,
And take pleasure, in her delightfulness.
She's like the bliss of a first kiss,
Or a prized broken tulip...
"

Up to the very end, the poem maintains a momentum of true emotional power. It also does a remarkable job of blending the tulip with the broken and the unbroken aspects of the character. The last two lines, especially, are resounding and creative, plus explicitly remind us of what the poem is about...

"Despite the odds, and harsh circumstances of life,
She remains a buoyant tulip, always standing taller, always radiating light
."

By the end, the reader cannot help but feel a deep emotional connection with the protagonist. Simply put, "Broken, But Yet Unbroken" is an indomitable masterpiece.
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