In each of our lives we go through dark times and experience dark events. From the loss of a loved one to a terrifying experience, no one is exempt. As we hold onto hope, we search for ways to get back to the light and the feeling of all is right in our lives. Once we are in the light, we run into a bigger challenge of staying there. Know you are not the only one who goes through dark times or has dark experiences. Know you are not the only one who questions your very existence or the meaning of life. Find what brings you to the light and more importantly what keeps you there. Dark to Light is a poetry collection comprised of 42 poems written by award winning poet, David Rudolph. Navigate the path from dark to light with each poem in this chilling and inspiring collection.
I was lucky enough to win Dark to Light in a giveaway the author was holding, and I ended up enjoying it very much! Some of the poems were about issues and experiences I could relate to, and others really made me think. I rate this a 3.5 and not 4 or 5 stars only because the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry were too similar throughout the book--distractingly so. I'm not saying all the poetry was the same, or even that it would be a bad thing if they were. One line ends with "so", the next with "go", after that is "star" and then "car"(only an example). It may be common for most poets to write in a constant style, so I'd like to make it clear it is only my personal preference that poems are more diverse. The poems that abandoned the routine are my favourite in the book. Despite my criticism, I'd like to thank David Rudolph for giving me the opportunity to read his wonderful poetry.
Life is indeed a journey and this collection of poems explores each of the elements that make up the filaments, that become the thread, that once woven together, becomes the tapestry that captures the story of our lives. Out of the darkness, we can embrace the light, we can also discover that we need never walk alone, not ever again... FIVE STARS, Six if I could. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟