Kaleidoscope – A rich and varied treasure of poetic gemstones.
Random meanderings intended to touch the heart, tickle the funnybone, awake the imagination, and in some cases, give pain a voice.
Kaleidoscope, unlike many poetry chapbooks, is not theme-driven. It is a multi-faceted look through the prism of life's resplendent observation tower. It explores the mountainous terrains of love and heartache, giggles at the ridiculous, stokes our anger, and acknowledges our fears. Kaleidoscope randomly selects pieces of our puzzles and arranges them in a panoramic lens that shapes our shared experiences.
It is arranged in four sections. Each includes a brief description of the various forms found therein.
A little sidebar here for traditionalists: There are a few instances, where, for the sake of expression, I have taken liberties with, or diverted from a particular form.
About Dallas H (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Author)
Dallas H is a recovering alcoholic. This year she celebrated 30 years of continuous sobriety. In her personal memoir "Shaking the Family Tree," she touches on her battle with co-dependency and weight, in addition to the genetic predisposition for alcoholism; the single thread that ties it all together.
A poet at heart, Dallas's story is interlaced with poetic offerings related to what she believes is her family's unfortunate legacy. Focusing on the genetic predisposition, her intent in writing the book was to leave her children, and grandchildren something useful: The unvarnished truth about their family's history of addiction and why they too are vulnerable.
As the story unfolded, Dallas was reminded that her story is not unique; that Alcoholism and addiction is a family disease that is shared by multitudes. It is her hope that others, especially those who may not be aware of the genetic predisposition and its ramifications, will be able to relate.
In keeping with the tenets of the twelve step programs, Dallas chose to write the book anonymously. She considers herself to be just another run of the mill alcoholic who refuses to let that define her. In addition to being a recovering alcoholic, she is a proud and loving mother, grandmother, dependable employee, poet and wannabe artist. Her story is one of struggle, surrender and most importantly, hope.
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