Among the Dying Violets

Poetry

Smiles fall like autumn leaves
and laughter fades to mist

Among the Dying Violets is Barb Shadow’s first collection of poetry. Described as raw and emotive, the collection moves through the themes of death and love with the passion of one who has lived through the worst and, eventually, best of times. In the span of three years, Ms. Shadow lost her mother, father and husband. Already a writer, she wove her emotions into words and chronicled the time from grief to acceptance, to strength. Among the Dying Violets spans this time from loss to finding love again. Truly inspirational, there is hope. A light at the end of the tunnel. A bloom among the dying violets.

Reviews

Among the Dying Violets

Author Barb Shadow has delivered a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking poems. From the moment I started reading the poems, I could feel the author's passion and was touched by the personal details in the work…I found the tone of the poems personal yet empowering, and I look forward to reading more of Shadow’s work in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend Among the Dying Violets to those looking for an inspiring collection of poems that explores the highs and lows of life.

K.C. Finn, Readers Favorite

Among the Dying Violets by Barb Shadow is a courageous collection of poems that confronts painful past events and concludes with a hopeful ending…a moving, poignant poetry collection.

Edith Wairimu, Readers Favorite

Among the Dying Violets is a collection of poems depicting a life story from the security of childhood and loving family portraits through dark family secrets and coming out the other side a stronger person. The author tells a poignant story from pain to the Phoenix and the Bear. An inspirational story of sensitivity, grit, and found confidence in taking on life and love. Well worth the read!

“Reader,” Amazon review

Among the Dying Violets by Barb Shadow is a book of poems that is a true testament to the various journeys that we each experience at different phases of our lives.

Vernita Naylor, Readers Favorite