Without from Within

by Ron Shaw, J. Robert Sosby (Photographer), Dorothy May Mercer (Editor)

An American Poet and his friend, an American photographer, team up to create a seminal collection of heartfelt poems, certain to grab you emotionally. After publishing twelve works, from deep within me, the innate urge to express myself in an entirely different manner overtook me. As far back as I can remember, reading poetry has always been a passion. It may well have been one of the key factors in choosing English Literature as my college major. This collection is the result of exposing my soul and heart in a way I'd never dreamed of doing so. While my other works in publication are integral parts of me, I now understand that poetry is the essence of who I was, am, and forever will be. With the understanding that these are my inaugural offerings and with the compassion to allow a heart without and soul within to falter, I hope you enjoy my poems.

98 pages, Paperback

Published January 25, 2016

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

***I was given an ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion***

Ron Shaw has a unique voice that in soul-inspired. He demonstrates depth in his love of family, passion in his appreciation for women, and fun as with his poem #Hashtag. His poetry is full of easy rhymes to explore difficult expressions of love and death, joy and remembrance. This is Everyman poetry! Surrounded with exquisite photography, this is an inspired book. My other favorite pieces are Red and Our Rusty.