Bring Poetry to Freedom: 10th Anniversary Tribute to 9-11

Bring Poetry to Freedom, 10th Anniversary Tribute to 9-11: This inspired collection of poetry honors those who were lost, those whose fate was to be spared, and the heroes that emerged from the clouds of dust and smoke on that tragic day - September 11, 2001. This assembly of poetry delves into the emotions that flooded throughout the nation and the world as so many reflected on the sadness, grief, and loss that occurred. Bring Poetry to Freedom provides readers with an emotional tour of poems that convey stories and feelings following 9-11 and the new beginnings of life that leave us with hope and healing. Carol Calkins work has turned the events of 9-11 into a profound reflection of this country's greatest tragedy and triumph over adversity.

"Dear Carol, So many of your poems spoke to my heart personally. They are very touching and describe so eloquently how so many people feel. At times it is hard for me to put my finger on exactly what I feel. You have done a wonderful job. Thank you."
- Sandy Dahl, United Flight Attendant, Wife of Captain Jason Dahl,
Pilot of United Flight 93.

"Carol's poetry speaks to the heart and allows us to explore all elements of human experience: the sadness of 9-11 and the hope and healing so necessary to overcome those tragic events."
- Kay Carpenter, Financial Consultant.

"A gentle, moving tribute to a day we wish we could forget but will always remember.
Bring Poetry to Freedom honors 9-11 with a spirit of love, faith, and hope."
- Lisa Shultz, Co-author of Speaking Your Truth, www.speakingyourtruthbook.com.

"WOWOWOWOWOWOW..........again Carol has opened her heart and sent forth to the world her honest and loving poetry. How beautiful to honor the men and women who were so deeply touched by the events of 9-11 and all of the friends and families who love them every day. Congratulations Carol!"
- Betsy Wiersma, Founder, CampExperience™

Carol Calkins, PhD, Bring Poetry to Freedom represents an elevation of Carol's enlightening discovery that poetry exists all around us in every situation including our greatest tragedies. Poetry can be found in a look, a smile, a tear, and a thought. Professionally, she has dedicated over 30 years towards her management career in the healthcare and higher education professions. Today, Carol has found that her gift to the world is poetry, and is creating personally inspired poems for those around her.