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Emerging From Shadows: Poetry by Balroop Singh Kindle Edition

by Balroop Singh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From darkness into light, from despair onto the wider ways of hope…life oscillates between sunshine and shadows. Emerging from shadows is a choice, which lies dormant, which can be gently inspired by self-talk. Each poem in this book banks on the hope of emerging stronger, saner, positive and resilient. Each poem in this book would talk to you, revealing layers of enclosed emotions. Each poem would divulge a secret path that could lead you into the world of poise and serenity.

When turbulences hit, when shadows of life darken, when they come like unseen robbers, with muffled exterior, when they threaten to shatter your dreams, it is better to break free rather than get sucked by the vortex of emotions.
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    July 21, 2017
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    14 - 18 years
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073YLWLG1
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 200 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 50 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Balroop Singh

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Balroop Singh, an educator, a poet and an author always had a passion for writing. She would jot down her reflections on a piece of paper and forget about them till each drawer of her home started overflowing with poetic reminders, popping out at will! The world of her imagination has a queer connection with realism. She could envision the images of her own poetry while teaching the poems. Her dreams saw the light of the day when she published her first poetry book: ‘Sublime Shadows Of Life.’ She has always lived through her heart. She is a great nature lover; she loves to watch birds flying home. The sunsets allure her with their varied hues that they lend to the sky. She can spend endless hours listening to the rustling of leaves and the sound of waterfalls. She lives in California. You can visit her blog at http://balroop2013.wordpress.com

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
25 global ratings
So many pearls of unalloyed magic glisten in Emerging from Shadows, worth visiting and revisiting.
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So many pearls of unalloyed magic glisten in Emerging from Shadows, worth visiting and revisiting.
In a topsy-turvy world where people grapple to make sense of the events around them, they look to literature for a moment of reflection. Poetry by Balroop Singh helps clear the chaos by making life easier to navigate, find, and feel cheerful about.In The Secret of Being Alive, she writes, “sharp shards of shattered emotions, pierce as I try to gather those sensations, wilderness walks with me; yet a dim, discrete light beckons” - has such spunk, that last shred commanding us to hang on to hope, not rope, as the first step. And, no matter how glossy the outside world looks, there’s always a struggle “beneath that beauty lie broken dreams, beneath that smile recline unspoken words,” which she pens in When Darkness Deepens. What she does in How Can I Thank You? “The dazzling rays of sun, had to pierce through you, to reach me, while the moonlight was all mine,” is pure enchantment.So many pearls of unalloyed magic glisten in Emerging from Shadows, worth visiting and revisiting. Anyone can externalize, but if one wishes to internalize in a world where emotions are fast dying, grab a copy of this book. Now.
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Colleen M. Chesebro
4.0 out of 5 stars Positive and Uplifting Prose filled with emotions!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
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“Emerging from Shadows,” is filled with the prose of a woman who has broken free from the shackles of life. The majority of her writings are uplifting and positive illustrating the power of positive thinking.

Free verse poems do not follow the rules. They have no rhyme or rhythm but are still considered to be an artistic expression. Several of the author’s poems meet these criteria. Nevertheless, the messages are strong and true leading the reader to experience the world through her eyes.

The themes that circulate throughout this compilation are that of self-worth, healing, and letting go of the past. Several passages read like personal affirmations filled with hope to lead the reader from the darkness into the light.

MY RATING:
Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 4
Reader Engagement: 4
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 4
Overall Rate: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Sandra Kopp
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspirational thoughts on life's varied aspects
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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Emerging from Shadows by Balroop Singh guides the reader down a transcendental path through life's inevitable shadows and into the realms of light awaiting us on the other side. The author combines an eloquent, poetic style and love of nature to paint vivid word pictures that afford the reader not only mental images, but the sensations radiated by the elements each verse describes: the sun’s warmth, the gentle brush of a passing breeze, fragrant flowers in bloom; even the crushing weight of grief, loneliness, and despair. Her impassioned voice suggests that her own journey through the shadows inspired these thoughts. Although many of her poems express dark emotion, others remind us that life offers abundant beauty, peace, and joy.

One of my favorite passages comes from “Oasis of Peace”
Blooming blossoms, whispering wind
Carried me far into the haven of peace
Solitude softly spoke in serene tone,
We welcome weary travelers alone.

“Why I love the clouds” conjures images of a blissful summer day, leaving stress behind while wafting skyward on the wings of the wind. Light dispels darkness. Hope vanquishes despair. The shadows recede behind you as you step into the light and lift your face to the sun.

I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this beautiful poetry collection.
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Cathleen Townsend
4.0 out of 5 stars Reflections of an emotionally mature writer
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
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Emerging from Shadows is no callow compilation of a lovestruck young adult's first sonnets. Rather, it's the reflections of an emotionally mature writer who has faced life's stings with a determination to grow from them in an honest and healthy way.

This is a verse from my favorite poem in the collection, Sound that Resounds.

"I can no longer remain insignificant

Your harrowing hauteur is oppressive

Forgive me for finding my own avenues

My gratitude goes to my spirit."

It's an excellent read for anyone recovering from emotional trauma, especially those who would rather eschew bitterness, and instead be at peace with how they respond to life's trials.
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Lisa Kradjian
4.0 out of 5 stars A heartfelt collection of awakening self-awareness
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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Balroop’s lovely book of poems offers multiple views of breaking free from burdens, growing self-reliance and seeking joy amid turbulence. All in first-person POV and all presented in similar length and structure and partial reliance on rhyme, the poems show Balroop Singh’s voice growing stronger with each page. Favorites include “I Give Up This Chase” and “She Embraced Me.” Well done.
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Good Poem Does, Nothing Else Can Do.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
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“Emerging from Shadows” is a beautiful and profound collection of poems. The poems covered countless emotions both dark and bright, reflecting the many trials and tribulations as well as triumphs that a person faces throughout life. The kind of person that is strong-minded and willing to learn and grow from these experiences. I felt like an intruder as I read, because this book felt like a diary in verse.

When reading the book, I kept pausing to recite the verses out loud. So many of the lines drip from the tongue:

The dazzling rays of sun
Had to pierce through you,
To reach me, while
The moonlight was all mine.

The best books, and that includes poetry books, make us smarter. They teach us new things and make us question what we know. This book is smart without being pretentious. It is also heartfelt, honest and inspiring. I highly recommended it to all poetry lovers.
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Bette A. Stevens
4.0 out of 5 stars Potpourri of Life!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017
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A potpourri of life is beautifully captured by Balroop Singh as her poems fall and rise with life’s ever-changing tides. From darkness to light, subtleties of the trials and triumphs of living emerge to touch the reader’s soul and offer hope in Singh’s poetry collection—Emerging from Shadows. ~Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning children’s book AMAZING MATILDA  Amazing Matilda (Children's Literature): The Tale of A Monarch Butterfly  and other books for children and adults
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Sandra Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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These poems truly show us an emergence from the shadows, traversing from gut-wrenching lows and uncertainty into the sunlight of joy and self-reliance. Each page is a journey in discovery. The verse is beautifully written, leaving the reader both at peace and inspired. Highly recommended.
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Gwendolyn Plano
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong imagery and hopeful themes
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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This was a complicated read. The poems span the heights and lows of emotion, taking the reader from the subline to the lowly. At times the imagery is dense, and then I found it best to read the poems out loud. One of my favorites is "When Sun is Resting." Beautiful.
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marjorie mallon
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful light and dark poetry
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2022
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Balroop Singh's collection of poetry is thoughtful, emotional and stirring to the soul. Her love for the natural world, love of words, and her inner resilience shines through in her light and dark poetry.

Really enjoyed. Highly recommended for poetry enthusiasts.

The Call of Calmness is one of my favourite poems in the collection.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful poetry
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2020
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Another excellent collection of poetry from Balroop. This is the second of the poet’s books that I have read, and I enjoyed this very much. I felt a strong sense of positive energy from some of these poems. Balroop really opens up her soul in these works and they are powerful and thought provoking.

I would definitely recommend both this book and ‘Moments We Love’. If you enjoy poetry, give this a try.
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Ms Fiza Pathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Poems that lead to Self-actualization
Reviewed in India on May 20, 2019
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This was yet another amazing therapeutic collection of poems by Balroop Singh. ‘Emerging from Shadows' was a poetic journey of healing, self-actualization and forgiveness. I loved each and every one of the poems. As always, the poems of Balroop Singh are like a balm to the soul. 'Emerging from Shadows' tells the tale of the weary poetic soul's self-realization process to 'come out' once and for all from the 'shadows' that is part and parcel of our life. The poetry collection was therapeutic, inspirational and mesmerizing. Please buy this book and dip into this wonderful collection of poems. If you are depressed and want to read some inspirational poems to get you out of your current state then buy this book. If you want to read a poetry collection that is quick to read but tells a story of a soul 'emerging from the darkness' and entering into a new world where forgiveness is possible, then this is the book for you. Are you looking for an excellent poetry collection that uses a lot of nature images then go and buy 'Emerging from Shadows' by Balroop Singh, the poet with a healing touch in her poems. From her collection, my favorite poems were - 'Breaking Free', 'I Give Up This Chase', 'I Am Enough', 'Confounded Yet Calm', 'The Secret Of Being Alive', 'Follow The Sunshine', 'Dreams That Never Were', 'Fortified Beauty', 'In My Grave', 'The Invitation' and 'Divine Light'. Liked the sound of these poem titles? Then what are you waiting for: go and buy this book! Support Balroop Singh and happy reading to all!
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Brigid P. Gallagher
4.0 out of 5 stars Poetry from the Heart
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2017
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"Emerging from Shadows" is a beautiful poetry collection, written from the heart. The poems cover a myriad of emotions from grief and darkness through joy, gratitude and forgiveness.
The author's love of Nature shines throughout "walking hand in hand in the meadows."
"Visages of Joy" was one of my personal favourites: "When you meet joy, Even in that momentary experience, This ephemeral emotion enravels, All these colours of contentment."
The author has obviously found a place of peace within her own life, and she will inspire others to follow her example in the words of
"The Call of Calmness" - "Gentle breeze breathes a quiet message, I am here to bless you."
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