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Poems by ©Chriselda Barretto
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The LTW Language Learning Series
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Poems by ©Chriselda Barretto
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Book Collection
The LTW Language Learning Series
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Kids Books Collection
OTHER PROJECTS BY CHRISELDA BARRETTO
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Poems by ©Chriselda Barretto
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Book Collection
The LTW Language Learning Series
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Kids Books Collection
OTHER PROJECTS BY CHRISELDA BARRETTO
CHRISELDA’S PRE-ORDER COLLECTION
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Poems by ©Chriselda Barretto
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Book Collection
The LTW Language Learning Series
Chriselda Barretto – Entire Kids Books Collection
OTHER PROJECTS BY CHRISELDA BARRETTO
CHRISELDA’S PRE-ORDER COLLECTION
CHRISELDA BARRETTO – SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Trying to guess – are you?
The PPs stand for them Perfectly Possessed
When you do good – they frown
When you are honest – they drown
See those signs of jealousy in their eyes
Right when you are supremely prized
And when you stand at the tip of fame
They cruelly deflect and try to defame
No power at all in their intentions
Yet they show another side of pretension
Listen to their word not
Ignore their pull of wrongful deceit
Heed not their doings; unjust and unkind
For before your very eyes see them unwind
Into their cobwebs of hatred and misalign.
Stay your lovable self and emit your wondrous shine
Pray for them for their time is in terrible decline
See all those red flags fall
For your rise is nigh,
Belonging right in front of them all!
A poem by ©Chriselda Barretto
The LTW Language Learning Series
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Dance with me in the moonlight
Take my hand
Curve my spine with your hand a-slight!
Swirl on the beats
Gently but strong following the feet
Maintain the lines
Forming a whole is what you seek!
Lengthen the step
More complex it will get
Free the spirit
Unleash your regret!
Take this dance further up
See those eyes around you stare
Awe and spellbound, will they dare?
One step to the next
Clear the way, this is a concept
To lead so they follow
Into the depths so hollow!
A poem by Chriselda Barretto
From her book – Must Love Poetry
Fight with your heart and mind
Worth it… don’t think it’s kind
Ask me then my opinion
As crazy as it seem to share to millions!
Bring out your love and deeds
Surface of reflection be your heart
Start another race, right on the mark!
Each being create this sheltered aura
Lighten up those positive fires!
A poem by Chriselda Barretto
From her book – “Must Love Poetry“
Chriselda Barretto
Independently Published (2019)
ISBN 9789463881104
Reviewed by Susan Violante for Reader Views
“Must Love Poetry,” by Chriselda Barretto is an eclectic collection of topics expressed in well written poetry. Topics range from Nature, Spirituality, the Universe…you name it and it is within these pages in some shape, or form. When I first saw that this poetry collection was 290 pages, I hesitated a little as this collection had only one author and other poetry books I have read of this size were always multi-author anthologies. I decided to read it like I read the anthologies…in different sittings without paying attention to the table of contents. I found that although I could identify the author’s voice in all the poems, each poem felt totally different than the next one. Each one was well written – some free style, some rhyme more than others, all spoke of different topics, and each expressed a distinct feel. Some of my favorites, to name a few, (although I loved the entire repertoire) are: ‘Soar,’ ‘From Mother to Son,’ ‘The Statue and The Tower,’ ‘Mind Me,’ and the one that really stayed with me, ‘Dark Pearl.’
Barretto has mastered multiple forms of poetry, but her talent of expression is what impressed me the most. To be able to share feelings and provoke thoughts about such a range of topics in one collection is remarkable. I liked the fact that she presented her work in no apparent sequence. This always kept me curious, wondering what the next one would be about, and how it would affect my mind and heart. Would it linger in my thoughts? Would it touch a moment within my life? Would it be about something I haven’t even thought about? Below is a short example to show how the author’s work is not only mind and heart stimulating…but also visually.
‘Dishonest
Living in an age
of dishonesty
Surviving a rage
of pre-occupational hazardry
Collect your thoughts
and reinforce your mental imagery
For this world is the biggest asset
of evolution for humanity!’
I loved “Must Love Poetry” by Chriselda Barretto and consider it a five-star book of poetry for this era. Definitely a must-read for all poetry lovers!
Chriselda Barretto 