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A Spark of Hope: A TREASURY OF POEMS FOR SAVING LIVES
The poems within A Spark of Hope are therapeutic, and some have already saved lives. This treasury of poems is intended to ignite a Spark of Hope in someone who has lost the will to live. A Spark of Hope is meant to give hope where there is none. The aim of the book is to encourage us to appreciate and value life as a precious gift. We can change the things we wish and accept the ones we cannot change..A Spark of Hope is a collection of 49 hopeful poems, by contemporary or new poets, both acclaimed and lesser-known. These poems call us to the plight of the down-trodden, and victims without hope. It forces us to reach deep down within ourselves and retrieve a spark of hope to share and bring a bit of comfort to those who need it most. Sometimes, all it takes is a spark of hope.
120 pages, ebook
Published February 3, 2019
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About the author
Brenda C. Mohammed
85 books124 followersBrenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author from Trinidad and Tobago, with 67 published books spanning science fiction, memoir, mystery, romance, poetry, and three screenplays.
She is an author turned screenwriter. Her horror thriller, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, is a finalist in the Film and Screenplay contest 2025 by 13 Horror.com.
Her gripping Caribbean sci-fi saga Zeeka Chronicles has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television.
Her third screenplay is based on her romance novel, A GIFT OF LOVE.
Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising to senior leadership at a local bank and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
She also excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer.
That experience birthed ‘I Am Cancer Free,’ a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India).
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda has mentored countless writers and published anthologies and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. Her self-help guide How to Write for Success was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon—her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
She is an author turned screenwriter. Her horror thriller, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, is a finalist in the Film and Screenplay contest 2025 by 13 Horror.com.
Her gripping Caribbean sci-fi saga Zeeka Chronicles has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television.
Her third screenplay is based on her romance novel, A GIFT OF LOVE.
Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising to senior leadership at a local bank and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
She also excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer.
That experience birthed ‘I Am Cancer Free,’ a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India).
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda has mentored countless writers and published anthologies and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. Her self-help guide How to Write for Success was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon—her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
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February 25, 2019
An amazing, inspirational compilation of poems from a global landscape of talented poets. Each poem is unique in its message on ‘Saving Lives.’ A celebration of life, nature, beauty and harmony. A recommended publication that motivates and inspires.
September 13, 2019
This anthology was written by 49 authors of varying writing skills, each of whom presented a worthy poem bringing a spark of hope into the lives of the despondent. I recommend this book to all. It will certainly be a treasure chest as it was for me. I loved it
February 25, 2019
Authors from around the world have come together in this anthology for the sole purpose of bringing hope to others. The concept of Narendra Rajkumar, this collection is a testament to the unity and global co-operation of poets who belong to the facebook group, “How to write for success,” run by Brenda Mohammed. There is a foreword by Shiju h. Pallithazheth, founder of Motivational Strips and a moving introduction by Farhana Salt, editor in chief.
Depression is often a hidden illness and it is the courage of these writers, who will help, to not only bring hope to others but also encourage debate, make it okay to talk about and allow readers to feel that there is indeed a spark of hope.
Each piece of poetry is accompanied by a short bio and picture of the 49 authors who contributed to this anthology. With a variety of different styles and subject, this is also a wonderful way to get to know different poets and read contemporary works of the highest standard.
Depression is often a hidden illness and it is the courage of these writers, who will help, to not only bring hope to others but also encourage debate, make it okay to talk about and allow readers to feel that there is indeed a spark of hope.
Each piece of poetry is accompanied by a short bio and picture of the 49 authors who contributed to this anthology. With a variety of different styles and subject, this is also a wonderful way to get to know different poets and read contemporary works of the highest standard.
February 7, 2019
A brilliant collection of poems and writings by writers from all over the world
The focus of this beautiful book of poetry is suicide prevention but there are a wide variety of works here. There are forms from rhyming to free verse from poets who come from all over the world. Just start out to read one and you will be caught in the beauty of these words. I read it in half a day and plan to go back and reread my favorites. This is an anthology of high quality and is a work of love and caring for the world. Give it to someone who might need some help.
The focus of this beautiful book of poetry is suicide prevention but there are a wide variety of works here. There are forms from rhyming to free verse from poets who come from all over the world. Just start out to read one and you will be caught in the beauty of these words. I read it in half a day and plan to go back and reread my favorites. This is an anthology of high quality and is a work of love and caring for the world. Give it to someone who might need some help.
July 12, 2019
This is a very beautiful anthology full of heartwarming poems which should be read from all age groups.
The way Brenda describes life in all its essence is amazing.
Well done Brenda! Keep up the good work...
The way Brenda describes life in all its essence is amazing.
Well done Brenda! Keep up the good work...
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