Metamorphosis

By Christine Rigden

Life brings us many experiences over the decades, and might be painful or joyous - or even simply grey. However rich or difficult, they can be elusive and hard to put into words. But all experiences become part of who we are, whether we can express them or not. In these poems Christine tries to capture the essence of some of those times, from her own life as well as others during the nearly 30 years since her previous book (Mis-Steps and Dances) was published. (Lle Noddfa Books originated in Wales and is roughly pronouced 'thley noth-va'. The Welsh meaning of the name is "place of refuge")

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lle Noddfa Books
• Release date: Oct 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9780951322147

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Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

Poems of transition by

Christine Rigden

LLE NODDFA BOOKS

Warwickshire

Copyright © 2016 Christine Rigden

All rights reserved.

ISBN 978-0-9513221-4-7

First published in 2016 by Lle Noddfa Books,

Warwickshire, UK

For permission to use any of the poems in this book, please contact [e-mail]

Many of these poems have been written for friends going through difficulties, rather than from my personal experience.

I am thankful to them for sharing their journeys with me.

Previous books include:

Mis-Steps & Dances

Choices

Insights

Metamorphosis

You think

you already know me,

already have the measure of my soul.

Not so.

Experience

has changed its shape

beyond the limits of your knowledge.

Beyond

your interest, too?

Who am I

Feigning confidence, I hide

behind illusions of openness –