Lisa Sherk

When you open your heart's window, everyday moments transform into the magical. A Heart's Window is a collection of rhyming and free verse poetry, reading like a story. It explores the magic of subtle moments, navigating from family and friendship to love, loss, and the wonder of nature. Although heartache is not ignored, the focus of the collection is on the light that stands in contrast to the shadows. Each poem is accompanied with an image, a further reflection on the themes of love, loss, and nature. This poetry is relatable, universal, and encourages hope, strength, and the beautiful moments that make up each day. Inspired by the author's own experiences along with people she encounters, this compilation strives for beauty, while wading through the waves of disappointment and heartache.

When you open your heart's window, everyday moments transform into the magical. A Heart's Window is a collection of rhyming and free verse poetry, reading like a story. It explores the magic of subtle moments, navigating from family and friendship to love, loss, and the wonder of nature. Although heartache is not ignored, the focus of the collection is on the light that stands in contrast to the shadows. Each poem is accompanied with an image, a further reflection on the themes of love, loss, and nature. This poetry is relatable, universal, and encourages hope, strength, and the beautiful moments that make up each day. Inspired by the author's own experiences along with people she encounters, this compilation strives for beauty, while wading through the waves of disappointment and heartache.

After a long day, relaxing on the couch with a cup of tea and a book can be the perfect way to unwind. The Looking Glass evokes this comfort: stormy weather outside and you, the reader, warm and cozy inside. This collection of rhyming and free verse poetry navigates meditations on nature, God, and love in its varied forms. Through her thirty-six years as a critical care registered nurse, poet Lisa Sherk has witnessed many miracles and profound heartache. This balance is evident in these poems: with despair comes hope; with sorrow comes joy.The Looking Glass illuminates the intricacies of a poet's life but transcends the boundaries of individual experience. Each poem is accompanied with an image, a further reflection on the themes of grief, loss, spirituality, and connectivity. An enduring sense of faith and peace radiate from the pages. Their calmness and strength, like waves greeting a shoreline, draw you in.

After a long day, relaxing on the couch with a cup of tea and a book can be the perfect way to unwind. The Looking Glass evokes this comfort: stormy weather outside and you, the reader, warm and cozy inside. This collection of rhyming and free verse poetry navigates meditations on nature, God, and love in its varied forms. Through her thirty-six years as a critical care registered nurse, poet Lisa Sherk has witnessed many miracles and profound heartache. This balance is evident in these poems: with despair comes hope; with sorrow comes joy.The Looking Glass illuminates the intricacies of a poet's life but transcends the boundaries of individual experience. Each poem is accompanied with an image, a further reflection on the themes of grief, loss, spirituality, and connectivity. An enduring sense of faith and peace radiate from the pages. Their calmness and strength, like waves greeting a shoreline, draw you in.