In her poetry and prose book titled, "Bardvillian Symphonies,"
Onika Pascal reveals how the life of one individual can come as a
revelation to the unitiated reader and bring joy to the poetry
enthusiast. The practical style of the poems is very pleasing to the
eyes and allows each reader to actually feel what each line is
expressing to them. Within each poem you will find the design and
structure very easy to read. Her innovative style of writing also makes
the poems very interesting and inspiring.
Beginning with the first
poem in this excellent book, "Listening To God, 1985," with such words
as, "I'd listen to Him the way I listened to him back in 1985. Like a
child," set the stage for a refreshing and an encouraging read. Here she
presents to us how important the power of prayer is and that calling
upon God can be done by just listening to the humming of voices that
surround you.
Another great poem is, "Half Past Noon." This is
also an enchanting and touching poem to read. Pascal says, "When buckets
of rain poured from God's well at half past noon on any given day...Our
waterfall laid dab smack in the middle of Heavens Triangle." Imagine
the rain coming down upon you like a waterfall from Heaven. Speaking to
the mind, body, and soul; can you imagine the purifying feeling that
accompanies that?
In her poem "Proud Girl", she speaks to women of
all race, creeds and colors. Her message is to empower women and to
show each and every one of us the true meaning of womanhood. In her
poem, "Tongues of Women 1825," she dives much deeper into the aspect of
courage of women in a particular time in history. She speaks soundly of
the power of women in the lines, "Please forgive the gibberish that
rolls off my tongue, for I know not the law of silence, but have the
strength to pull rain out the sky to wipe my eyes."
In her titled
poem, "Bardvillian Symphonies," she shows her humbleness and expresses
to the world her desires for giving and receiving love. Throughout the
lines of this spectacular poem, you will find yourself thinking of how
important it is to have love in your life and having that special
someone to grow old with. The stanza that reads, "With you I can count
all the stars in the sky, use the clouds to create a path to bring God
down from Heaven, to bless our love to live until he call us home." Who
wouldn't want to have a love so strong with another that it is blessed
and protected by God? This is a very touching poem. A poem all poetry
lovers will surely appreciate and enjoy.
Onika Pascal is a writer
that any avid poetry lover or would-be poetry lover will enjoy reading
the works of. With stories that connect to your conscience and allow you
to feel exactly what she was feeling in the moment of the stories. If
you are not already a fan of Pascal's work you are sure to be once
you've put this book down. This is a must-have for your literary and
poetic collection.
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