The Dance
She in blue chiffon,
He in silk tie,
Twirling and whirling
Beneath starlit skies,
Dancing on feet
Hardly touching the earth,
The joy of the dance
The thrill of loves birth ...
In an eclectic collection of poems that reflect on half a lifetime, Hlne Jermolajew explores the joys and depths of the human condition.
Hlnes poems capture a multitude of experiences and emotions that create relatable stories that intertwine humor with poignancy and provide an intriguing exploration of life in Australia and beyond. Within a diverse collection that includes poems about the Black Saturday Victoria bushfires, her mothers death, and a dance around a tree, Hlne lyrically ponders love, loss, friendship, nature, family life, travel, and grounding coffee conversations.
Laughter, Tears, and Coffee shares reflections from an Australian womans journey through life as she learns to embrace not just the joys, but also the challenges.
