Tori passed away in February.
Our cousins had to put her down
She will be loyal
She will always be true
She will always be loving and kind
That smile of hers that melts your heart
Even when you know her a short while she stays with you
Joy and kindness personified
She will be greeted at the Rainbowbridge by a handsone Golden Retriever naned Skippy
I can hear him calling her name
Tori accompanies him and watches over us
We love her forever and always
©rainbowchaser2024
October 2023
HP Poet: Maddy
Age: 65
Country: USA
Question 1: We welcome you to the HP Spotlight, Maddy. Please tell us about your background?
Maddy: “Retired Teacher now Media and Digital Literacy Educational Consultant and writer.”
Question 2: How long have you been writing poetry, and for how long have you been a member of Hello Poetry?
Maddy: “Been writing since I was eight. Three years now as an HP member.”
Question 3: What inspires you? (In other words, how does poetry happen for you).
Maddy: “Poetry wakes me in the middle of the night on airplanes and when I walk. It is still one of my best friends other than my husband, sister, and Best BFF Irene.”
Question 4: What does poetry mean to you?
Maddy: “It is my friend and companion and is a precious asset. Without it my life would be empty.”
Madlyn Epstein Steinhart has just released her highly anticipated second collection of poetry, “Beautiful Heart: A Collection of Heartfelt Poems” (The Three Tomatoes Publishing, Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9884613-2-6; Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9884613-3-3). Steinhart masterfully delves into the intricacies of our universal emotions by artfully focusing on the heart. The book beautifully weaves together five themes: “Beautiful Heart,” “Heartache,” “Heartburn,” “Heart Songs,” and “Heart Strings.” Each poem takes the reader on a journey through love, heartbreak, gratefulness, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
The power of her words lies in their ability to connect with readers on a profound level, evoking an array of emotions that resonate with the human experience. Her imagery and heartfelt expressions mirror the feelings we all encounter in this profound voyage called life. “Beautiful Heart” celebrates the act of selflessly extending a helping hand without expecting anything in return, embodying the essence of genuine compassion and empathy. Open the pages of “Beautiful Heart” and immerse yourself in the universal language of emotions.