You Are the Poem: may we continue to learn and embrace the contents of each other’s hearts

By Jill Sharon Kimmelman

Welcome to You Are The Poem, a four-themed collection of poems, timeless love, an eclectic mix, looking back, & poetic gifts: inspiration & wisdom gained from my poetic journey

A gift of my heart, poems of celebration, joy, hope, bonds of precious friendship & sisterhood, bridges built with our love language, a treasure for passionate foodies & photography.

Jill Sharon Kimmelman is an outstanding poet & writer. I respect her writing skills so much.
Her poetry style has motivated me to give more than my best to my reading audience.
On the other hand, Jill & Tim are a blessing as members of our extended family over the seas in Africa, Nigeria.
The world & poetry communities are about to welcome a gift from the heart of this noble poet.
Richard O. Ogunmodede, Author of Dual Existence & Poet
...
Poetries are powerful spoken words, often sound like enchantment, they have the power to bring people closer together.

I'm proud to be a noble poet. It is the bond that connected me to my dear mentor, Jill Sharon Kimmelman. Her wealth of experience has enriched my poetry. Age, color, distance is never a consideration in our unique relationship.

Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede, Nigerian teen author of two books & poet.

To you, the reader of You Are the Poem:

May you find inspiration, joy, love, laughter, & words that resonate with the soul. For Jill Sharon Kimmelman writes from a place in which even the deepest abyss can feel. Touching on subjects that enlighten, strengthen, & embrace the core being within… Her words always bring sincere smiles to the heart. I am honored to know her not only as a poet sister, but as my friend.

Lynn Long
Internationally Award-Winning Poet & Photographer, Founder of Poetic Musings Ezine
...
To the author: Jill, in my humble opinion, you can sit beside Amanda Gorman & the other greats—same height & stature without a doubt! Your expressions are second to none.

The literary world is in for a treat with Jill Sharon Kimmelman’s You Are the Poem. Jill’s authentic voice had me at Hello! The first time I heard Jill recite one of her poems, I was moved to tears. Jill Sharon Kimmelman opens her soul & takes you on a three-dimensional journey.
Every delightful poem is a story that you willingly embrace. Whether happy or sad, every expression is uplifting in its own way. Your senses will rejoice when you experience the voice of Jill Sharon Kimmelman & see her beautiful pictures serve as perfect complements. In my humble opinion, You Are the Poem

• Language: English
• Publisher: Prolific Pulse Press LLC
• Release date: Mar 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781736562055

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Foreword by Annette Tarpley

You Are the Poem-may we continue to learn and embrace the contents of each other’s hearts

Copyright© 2021 by Jill Sharon Kimmelman

All right reserved under International and Pan American Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

ISBN: 978-1-7365620-5-5 ePub

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021921306

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Editor: Prolific Pulse Press LLC

Original Cover Photo: Jill Sharon Kimmelman Front Cover Design: Annette Tarpley

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Unsplash various photographers; Internal illustrations as indicated

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You Are the Poem

Foreword by Annette Tarpley

Thank You for Your Kind Words

Foreword

You Knew

Dedications & Special Acknowledgments to

Welcome to You Are the Poem,

Timeless Love

You Are the Poem

To Dream

Dancing In The Kitchen

Raffa

My Precious Girl

In Fields of Friendship

Your Hands

Erased

Forever Sisters

Blue

In Six Days

Clarity

Missing Your Poet’s Voice

Until We Meet Again

An Eclectic Mix

Double Shift

the pleasures of love, defined

Small Miracle

Sleep

Mantras

The Stars I’m Wishing On

Healing Magic

Let Peace In

Your Student’s Wish

A Question of Forgiveness

Cooking from the Heart…

Cooking from the Heart...

Feature  in Love of Food Magazine

Contemplation of A Phoenix In Flight

Video: Contemplation of a Phoenix in Flight

Cubby’s Joy

A Dirty Martini

From the Pen Within

A Summer Afternoon’s Pursuit

Looking Back

A Date With Dad

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,

Our First Book Club

Our First Smiles Of The Day

Trading Wishes

Death of Humanity

A Renaissance Man, When You Remember Him

Memoirs of a Courtesan

For Jack From Your Jill

Poetic Gifts

Glued to Each Other

Sweet Memories

Please Don’t Shade Your Love

Dear Jill

Caged Bird Sings Another Song

You Are the Prayer

MY SISTER FRIEND…

A Final Thought

Acknowledgements

About the Author

About the Reviewer

Book Club Questions

Thank You for Your Kind Words

Photo by Author

Jill Sharon Kimmelman is an outstanding poet & writer. I respect her writing skills so much. Her poetry style has motivated me to give more than my best to my reading audience.

On the other hand, Jill Sharon Kimmelman & Tim Little are a true blessing as members of our extended family from across the seas in Africa, Nigeria & the United States.

The world & poetry communities are about to welcome a gift from the heart of this noble poet.

Richard O. Ogunmodede

Author of Dual Existence & Poet

Poetries are powerful spoken words, often sound like enchantment. Poems truly hold the power in bringing people closer together.

I'm proud to be a noble poet. For it is the precious bond that connected me to my dearest mentor,

Jill Sharon Kimmelman. Her wealth of experience has enriched my poetry. Age, color, distance has never been & could never be a consideration in our unique relationship.

Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede

Nigerian teen author of two books & poet. She's called "Zinnia Rose" by her mentor, Jill Sharon Kimmelman, a lovely name derived from our upcoming poetry-based novel.

To you, the reader of You Are the Poem

May you find inspiration, joy, love, laughter, & words that resonate with the soul.

For Jill Sharon Kimmelman writes from a place in which even the deepest abyss can feel. Touching on subjects that enlighten, strengthen, & embrace the core being within… Her words always bring sincere smiles to the heart. I am honored to know her not only as a poet sister, but as my friend.

Lynn Long

Internationally Award-Winning Poet & Photographer

Founder of Poetic Musings Ezine

To the author: Jill, in my humble opinion, you can sit beside Amanda Gorman & the other greats, same height & stature without a doubt! Your expressions are second to none.

The literary world is in for a treat with Jill Sharon Kimmelman’s You Are the Poem. Jill’s authentic voice had me at Hello! The first time I heard Jill recite one of her poems, I was moved to tears. Jill Sharon Kimmelman opens her soul & takes you on a three-dimensional journey.

Every delightful poem is a story that you willingly embrace. Whether happy or sad, every expression is uplifting in its own way. You senses will rejoice when you experience the voice of Jill Sharon Kimmelman & see her beautiful illustrations which serve as perfect complements. In my humble opinion, You Are the Poem is a masterpiece.

Zaneta Varnado Johns

Zan is a two-time bestselling author & poet. Her publications include After the Rainbow: Golden Poems, Poetic Forecast & Voices of the 21st Century. Her poems can be found in international anthologies & poetry publications.

When Jill Sharon Kimmelman writes she wields her magic pen producing some of the finest poetry I have ever had the pleasure to read. She never fails to mollify all my