by Kira Stann

Created on: August 21, 2010

Author Cendrine Marrouat is a woman of many talents. She is a poet, published author, Spoken Word Artist, Freelance Writer, Blogger, Translator and photographer.  She has a passionate incentive to inspire others, and shares freely her time and talents to help others achieve a higher level of understanding of their own spirituality and life’s tribulations.  

‘Five Years and Counting, A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry’ by Cendrine Marrouat is a unique poetry book in that every poem is a step in a journey to spiritual enlightenment and reader self- acknowledgement. It deals with every aspect of life from times of loss and doubt, to times of exultation.  Several poem styles are featured such as Haiku and Cinquains that provide a nice change of pace for the reader. Thought provoking and empowering, the poems segue seamlessly from one section to the next.

In the first section, called Birth of Poetry, are several poems of significance that touch upon the struggle of finding and acknowledging ones true self. An excerpt from one of the poems called ‘Be’ in the first section: ‘Be yourself, simply, human, accomplished. /Build castles in the air and/Slay the Gorgons in your world…’ depicts Cendrine’s ability to instill self-confidence and inspiration in a reader to become all they are destined to be.  She has voiced on paper, glimpses into our inner beings that allow us to explore our souls.

The second section, Teenage Years, reflects the growth in a spiritual journey of seeking self-truth. An excerpt from one of the poems called ‘Don’t’ in the second section: ‘Be angry, there’s nothing wrong with it/ Be in doubt, if it should lead you to the exit/ But, never, never give up on the world…’  this poem acknowledges and gives voice to emotions, whether they are negative or positive, and how important it is never to give up on anything.  Inspiration can be found just around the corner in Nature and God, who was also a child once and felt pain.         

The third section, Adulthood, touches upon some difficult topics, and acknowledges the pain of loss, struggle, and spiritual growth that occur as we deal with these situations. An excerpt from ‘Stillborn’ in the third section:’ I touch your face; beauty, / Is all I see-my child. / I cannot shed tears…’ this is an eloquent and

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