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True Emotions

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Michelle True is a poet with strong self-respect who makes her own choices in life and deals with the consequences. In her newly published work, True Emotions, Michelle discusses old and new relationships, the sensuous pleasures of everyday life and loves in a self-contained and thoughtful way.

Each word is placed with care on the page with spiritual power and often joy, as she serenely blends emotions with descriptive sounds and original expressions. Michelle sometimes writes with a subtle feeling of disappointment in life, reminiscent of Emily Dickinson's self-contained solitude, that carries you throughout her writing and reveals a quiet passion and love of people and life combined with expectation of something better. Her poems have a calming effect on the soul, of acceptance of life as it is, yet striving for more, as she ties together beginnings and endings often surprising the reader at the finish.

The sorrows, hurts, acceptance and release of the act of divorce is poignantly described throughout the book, leaving the reader with a deep compassion for the wounded self felt by the author as a sweet dream turned sour. True Emotions drains the dross in all of us to reveal the nugget of gold Michelle True leaves at the bottom of our souls. It is a book everyone who loves poetry's simplest, truest reflection of life as it is and how we wish it could be, will want to read and place among their finest works of poetry, as well as share with others. - Joyce Ann Edmondson, author of "The Listening Tree"

Michelle Ailene True has written a menagerie of masterpieces in this breath-taking look into the heart and mind. Love, desire, discontent, self-pride, family and much more are described with such talent of expression. Whether it be in rhyme or just in everyday language, the reason is evident in each word. Provocative, happy, sad, or even playfull, Michelle brings each piece off the page and into your heart. Sharing so much of herself, that it is hard at times to separate her feelings and experiences from your own. Michelle pours so much of her soul into these writings that you may forget, like I did, that she is an author and instead a friend or even a voice from within your own heart. It is easy to identify with her inner and most personal thoughts as she reveals the most honest portions of her life. With each writing I found myself eager to move on to the next. Exciting, fascinating, moving, and just an excellent book. I love poetry, and Michelle's brand of writing is both unique and powerful. I can't wait for her next work of poetic perfection. - J.W.Bradford, author of Voices of the Heart

...and it is excellent. I would heartily recommend that anyone buy her book.

Once again, I was quickly sucked into this collection of poetry. Insightful, sometimes humorous, but always very accurate and truthful are several descriptions I would associate with Michelle Ailene True. For any true poetry lover, we know and appreciate an artist who can succinctly choose words that give vivid imagery, entice emotions, and do so in few words.

No Retreat and I Won't Give up are examples of the author's inner strength but also they show us that the victimization come not from how the other people/situation treats us, but how we respond to the situation. Our choices make us either the victim or the survivor. Look Back And Laugh makes you proud of her wisdom. It goes on like that though all 151 pages as the author tries to convince herself, and the process convinces you, the reader, of a fantastic universal truth. We all hurt. We all bleed. We all want love. And most importantly, we all have the strength within to rise above and move on.

Though the poems are the author's pain, when you read them, there is not one person who cannot associate with the words, the emotions, the pain or the joy expressed in the poems. They are universal and beautifully crafted for that very reason.

True Emotions, written by author Michelle Ailene True, covers all emotions and
subjects of life. Not one the same, some intriguing, some very different; but all
written very well. Michelle Ailene True, author of True Reflections, brings to you
True Emotions with one hundred poems to satisfy any poetry lover. Keep your eyes
peeled for future works by Michelle Ailene True.

- Veronica Lamont. author of I'm Not Mad, I'm Special

True Emotions by Michelle Ailene True delivers an entertaining account and perspective of love, life, relationship and loss. The poems in this book truly come from the heart, and make the absolutely remarkable True Emotions come to life. Each poem is woven together with various emotions and transitions so subtle that the reader will be drawn into the depths of Ms. True's inner most feelings. For example, in I'M JUST ME, Ms. True writes: "I'm just me, no more, no less; I don't leave much for you to guess. In SHATTERED, My heart has been frequently shattered, as thought it hasn't ever mattered." Showing such strengths, candor, and vulnerability each emotion transcends throughout her writings. True Emotions will leave a lasting impression upon its readers as they reflect upon its veritable journey of emotions. I highly recommend this book to everyone. David A. Lewis, author of Forever Moments

Michelle Ailene True's True Emotions is filled with poetry that depicts perfectly how poets feel about their craft and the words that they use to draw a picture for the reader. "Hair Obsession" shows her self-assuredness, "No Retreat" and "Don't Give Up" shows her strength as a person while "I Didn't Mean To Leave" illustrates deep sadness through loss, and her poem "Without You" shows the full cycle of love, loss and the return to wholeness. Michelle has a unique way of pulling you into her mind and heart as a poet and shows you the love and frustration of her craft. It's funny, loving and serious throughout and a must for book lovers everywhere! - Terri Ann Armstrong, Author of My Soul Has Spoken & Where Do I Begin?

Hi, this is Michelle True, the author of True Emotions. To read excerpts from the book, as well as reviews, visit this website:

http://www.michelleailenetrue.com/true-emotions.html

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