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From the author herself:
“Sublime Shadows of Life is a comment on life, its turbulent curves and relationships. It envisions people through the prism of poetry. I, you, he, we and they are universal symbols which highlight the fact that happiness is not a destination but a chasm to bury agony, anguish, grief, distress and move on! No sea of solitude is so deep that it can drown us. Sometimes aspirations are trampled upon, the boulders of exploitation and discrimination may block your path but those who tread on undeterred are always successful.”
My Review:
“Sublime Shadows of Life is a perfectly titled book, from author Balroop Singh. Each poem easily glides into the next yet, each one is its own entity. Singh captivates your heart, drawing you into her words, allowing you to feel the pain, the love, the longing for lost possessions and the fear of death. These complex emotions will have you rooting for the underdog, no matter who it may be, though you will find yourself in many of the verses.
In a journey through the ups and downs of life, we find there is always light after the darkness, there is always freedom from the demons who haunt, and there is always a chance to breathe new life into one’s own broken soul. Singh provides us with a means to forge ahead, and never give up.
This book is truly sublime poetry, written with the pen of a beautiful soul. Her words will clearly speak to you, as they did me.
Places to find Balroop Singh:
To purchase Sublime Shadows of Life, Click Here
Blog: Emotional Shadows
Facebook: Emotional Shadows
**This review also appears on Amazon.com and Goodreads.
Paper Crow Blog said:
Enjoyed your review. I will be on the lookout for her poetry!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you and happy to hear that! Balroop writes splendidly!
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olganm said:
Great review. Congratulations to Balroop and let’s keep encouraging people to read poetry.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Olga!
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AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
Lovely review, Balroop, and well deserved. 🙂
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. said:
A lovely review for Balroop’s collection Dorinda.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Sally 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker said:
Beautiful review of Balroop’s poetry, She most certainly inspires from her heart. 😀
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Yes, she does! Thanks for reading! 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker said:
My pleasure 😀
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Natalie Ducey said:
Such a lovely review to share, Dorinda. Bravo to Balroop!
Delighted to by following your blog now as well. Cheers. 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Natalie! And thank you for the follow. I’m heading your way now ❤
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D. Wallace Peach said:
A wonderful review of Balroop’s book, Dorinda. She’s a lovely poet and person. I can see why she was thrilled to read this. 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Diana! 🙂
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Wonderful review. Sharing… Balroop’s poetry is sublime!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Bette! 🙂
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balroop2013 said:
Thank you so much Bette. Love and hugs.
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balroop2013 said:
I am grateful to you Dorinda for putting your review at Amazon and Goodreads, where it stays forever active. 🙂 Love and hugs.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
You’re very welcome ❤
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balroop2013 said:
Reblogged this on Emotional Shadows and commented:
Dorinda Duclos, a poet par excellence has reviewed my debut book Sublime Shadows Of Life. I hope you would like to read her wonderful 5 star review and share it.
When a poet of Dorinda’s caliber reviews poetry, and gives a positive view, it tinges every nerve and sinew.
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balroop2013 said:
Many thanks for giving my poetry 5 stars Dorinda, I am overwhelmed with your kind words of appreciation. I am delighted to note that my words spoke to you…that is the biggest compliment that I have ever received.
Love and hugs. 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
You’re so welcome, Balroop! Your book is amazing. I wish you much success with it! ❤
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balroop2013 said:
Thank you ♥️
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Miriam Hurdle said:
Great review of Balroop’s poetry book, Dorinda!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Miriam!! 🙂
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Miriam Hurdle said:
I’ll review her next, and then your book. I have it in my Kindle. 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Miriam! I hope you enjoy ❤
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Miriam Hurdle said:
You’re welcome. ❤
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balroop2013 said:
Thank you so much Miriam.
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Miriam Hurdle said:
You’re welcome, Balroop. I’ll review your book next week!
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Colleen Chesebro said:
Fabulous review, Dorinda. I have one of Balroop’s books to review too. 😀 ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Colleen! If it’s anything like this one, and I’m sure it is, you’re going to love it! 🙂 ❤
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Colleen Chesebro said:
Wonderful! ❤️
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balroop2013 said:
Thank you Colleen, I am delighted to hear that you are likely to review too. 🙂 Stay blessed dear friend.
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Colleen Chesebro said:
Hugs back, Balroop. You’re my last review of the year. ❤️❤️❤️
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robertawrites235681907 said:
A wonderful review of Balroop’s book, Dorinda. I shared to Facebook and will include in my Sunday round up.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Robbie! I appreciate that! ❤
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balroop2013 said:
Thank you Robbie, your initiative is much appreciated and is going so well! We are getting to read poetry books, which few authors venture into.
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robertawrites235681907 said:
You are right, poetry is more difficult to market which is a shame as it is so wonderful.
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balroop2013 said:
Well said!😊
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