Let’s all welcome Harmony Kent to Entertaining Stories. She’s a dear friend, and one of my Story Empire colleagues. She’s here to tell us about her newest publication. She’s also a huge supporter of the indie community, so don’t be afraid to use those sharing buttons. I’m sure she’s done it for most of you.
The floor is yours, Harmony.
Hi, Craig.
Thanks so much for hosting me today.
It’s always wonderful to visit with you.
Here’s a little bit I’d love to share about my latest book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. Full of freestyle poems, which provide company and compassion through the devastating journey of grief and loss and onward, this heartfelt collection shows us we do not travel this lonely road alone.
Since Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’s excellent book on the stages of grief, we now have an established set of seven stages to the grieving process. Although these stages are non-linear and can be revisited at any time, it’s helpful to have a rough idea of what we might expect during this difficult period of transition. The first stage is commonly known as Shock & Disbelief or Numbness.
Here’s an extract from poem about the effects of shock …
From Part 1: Shock & Disbelief
(From Too Much)
Gravity fails
My stomach rises
To a tight throat
Lungs constrict
Blood slows
In thickened veins
Vision tunnels
Black edged
Ears fill
With deafening
Desperate silence
What effects of shock have you experienced in your life? Have they manifested physically, mentally, or both? Chat with me in the comments. I hope you enjoyed this poetic excerpt and would love to know what you think. Thanks for reading 😊
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About the Book:
If we’re lucky, we meet twilight at the front door and old age creeps in on the night breeze.
Even if we make it to our twilight years, the more we age, the more loss we must endure as part of the cycle of life. Many of these poems lament death, but they also relate to broken relationships, severed friendships, and the loss of youth. This book of grief poetry is as much about saying goodbye and working through loss as it is about death and love split asunder.
This heartfelt collection provides company and compassion through the devastating journey of loss and shows us we do not travel this lonely road alone. Within these pages we share shock, numbness and denial, catapult into anger, bargaining, depression, loneliness, and guilt, and—eventually—make the seismic shift into testing the possibility of a new normal and finding acceptance.
AUTHOR BIO:
Harmony Kent spent 13 years in a Zen Buddhist monastery, where she faced her demons and overcame devastating low self-esteem and found freedom. After a life-changing injury, Harmony returned to the world at the tender age of 40, and her life as a writer began.
Harmony is an award winning multi-genre author, and her publications include:
The Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved
The Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015
Polish Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015
Finding Katie (Women’s Fiction)
Slices of Soul (Soul Poetry Series: Book 1)
Life and Soul (Soul Poetry Series: Book 2)
Sorrowful Soul (Soul Poetry Series: Book 3)
Interludes (Erotic Short Stories)
Interludes 2 (Erotic Short Stories)
Moments (Short Stories and Poetry)
Jewel in the Mud (Zen Musings)
Polish Your Prose (How to Self-Edit)
Creative Solutions (Creative Writing Inspiration)
Backstage (Erotic Romance and Thriller)
FALLOUT (Post-Apocalyptic Dystopia) BRAG Medallion Honouree
The Vanished Boy (Psychological Thriller)
As well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers reviews and supports her fellow authors. Harmony is always on the lookout for talent and excellence, and will freely promote any authors or books who she feels have these attributes.
twitter: @harmony_kent
Goodreads: Harmony Kent
BookBub: Harmony Kent
Story Empire (co-authored blog): Harmony Kent
Harmony’s Amazon Author Page: author.to/HarmonysBooks
I am saving the reading of this lovely book of poetry until a quiet time in the upcoming holiday…
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Thanks so much, Jaye and Anita! Have a wonderful holiday season 💕🙂
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You too, Harmony…
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Thanks so much for sharing, Chris 💕🙂
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My pleasure, Harmony 🤗❤️🤗
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Thanks, Chris.
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You’re welcome, Craig 👍😃
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Hi Harmony, to answer your question, the shock of loss has left me physically hurting with neck and shoulder and backaches. Not so pleasant, but it’s easier to get through when you know what’s happening. Loved your collection!
Craig, your Boyack nutcrackers are fantastic!
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The things stress can do to our bodies! Definitely easier when we know what it is. Thanks for sharing and supporting, Priscilla. Yep, I adore the nutcrackers! Hugs 💕🙂
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Haha! Thanks, Priscilla.
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Craig, thanks so much for having me over to visit today. It’s always such a pleasure to be here! Have a lovely day. Hugs 💕🙂
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You’re always welcome.
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Thanks for sharing, Charles 💕🙂
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It’s nice to meet good people with so much talent. 🙂
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Thanks for your lovely words and support, Tim! 💕🙂
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Congratulations, Harmony. These poems should ring true for a lot of people.
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Thanks so much, Sharon 💕🙂
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Congratulations, Harmony. I loved Sorrowful Soul. It brought me into my own tears, long buried. You’ve shared a part of yourself in this beautiful collection, and I cherish that gift. Thank you, Craig, for spotlighting Harmony today, and BTW, your nutcracker is hilarious.
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Thanks so much for your moving words, Gwen. Your support and encouragement are deeply appreciated. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks for sharing, Michael 💕🙂
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A great read also within the upcoming holidays. Fantastic new food for the brain. Thanks for the introduction, and the great review, Craig! Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks so much, Michael. Have a wonderful week. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks for sharing with your fans.
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I experienced a terrible shock some years ago that left me emotionally paralyzed. Your poem in this post rang so true, Harmony. It’s beautifully written.
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I’m sorry you experienced that, Kymber. Such emotional paralysis isn’t something everyone understands unless they’ve gone through it. Thanks for sharing and for all your support. Hugs 💕🙂
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Hugs, Harmony ❤️❤️
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I’m posting this on the Loleta Abi site on Dec. 19th. Harmony, you are an inspiration to all! I’m sorry I haven’t yet been able to review more of yours and other authors on here books yet. Hopefully, that’ll change with adjustments I’m making for the future. Hugs! Have a good week!
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Hi Traci. Thank you so much! No worries about the not reading and reviewing … I understand completely. I look forward to the 19th! Your wonderful words have moved me. Good luck with your adjustments. Have a lovely week. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks for hosting Harmony today, Craig. That poem captures exactly how I felt when my brother was killed. I remember most the feeling of not being able to breathe. You capture the physical intensity so vividly, Harmony. A wonderful and moving read. ❤
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I’m so pleased my poetry has moved you so much, Diana. That feeling of not being able to breathe is an awful one. Hugs and love, my friend 💕🙂
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You capture emotions so well. I struggle trying to “show” not “tell” them. A beautiful, moving poem. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Judi. I’ve found writing poetry helps me learn more and more how to show rather than tell. Hugs 💕🙂
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I think we all have been there, Harmony. Your poem is so perfect in describing the feeling. Congratulations. Thanks for hosting Craig.
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Yes, life certainly puts us through it at times. Thanks so much, John 💕🙂
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Another great excerpt, Harmony from a powerful read. You captured the physical reactions perfectly. I tend to either shut down or go into denial when I’m shocked.
Thanks for hosting, Craig!
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Almost always, I lose my voice. It fascinates me how our bodies respond. Thanks so much, Denise 💕🙂
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I’m like Denise. I shut down or go into denial. Another great excerpt. Harmony.
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I’m on the ‘shut down’ side of things. My voice is usually the first thing to go. Thanks so much, Joan 💕🙂
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I felt like I’d lost all the strength in my body and my stomach hit the floor. Shock can affect people in so many different ways. Wonderful excerpt, Harmony – thanks for hosting, Craig!
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Shock manifests in so many ways! In my younger days, whenever I read about ‘knees going weak’ I never took it seriously. Only after experiencing that sudden weakness did I really get it. Thanks so much, Teri 💕🙂
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Another great post on this tour! I related so much to this section of the poetry book, and the last two lines of this poem really say it all. There is nothing louder than deafening silence. A huge congratulations to Harmony! Thank you for hosting, Craig.
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That’s great to know! I’m so thrilled you related to the poems. Oh, yes … that deafening silence. Thanks so much, Jan 💕🙂
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Thanks for sharing, Kim. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful week 💕🙂
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Got my copy and looking forward. Congrats again to Harmony 🙂
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Yay! Doing my happy dance. Thanks so much, Debby 💕🙂
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My pleasure. ❤ x
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Thanks so much for sharing, Rae. Greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful week 💕🙂
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Hi Craig, thanks for hosting Harmony with this beautiful and evocative book. Your nutcracker pictures gave me a smile.
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They are fun, aren’t they?! Thanks so much, Robbie 💕🙂
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Ha! Thanks.
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Nice 👍 blog
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