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The Secret Beautiful

By Ximena Escobar
The Secret Beautiful by Ximena Escobar digital book - Fable

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In this captivating collection, Ximena takes us on a journey filled with vivid imagery and powerful prose that captivates the senses. Her words breathe life into emotions as vast as the ocean, weaving a tapestry of passion, love, discovery, and grief. All delicately entwined within her heartfelt verses, mirroring the tide's eternal ebb and flow.

 

Every turn of the page reminds us that, while time flows ever forward, our heart is never so constrained. Her evocative storytelling deftly blends past and present, beckoning readers to embrace the undulating rhythm of life's experiences.

 

Within the storms of love and grief, she reveals the hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. Dive into its pages and let the author's words wash over you, leaving behind a profound appreciation for the transformative magic and secret beauty found within the ever-changing tides of the heart.

 

 

Contemporary and Speculative Verse

 

About the Author:

Ximena has always held a deep-rooted affection for the art of writing. From letters to essays and lyrical compositions, she has explored a diverse range of genres. Her work has been published in over 50 anthologies in Australia, America, and the UK. The Secret beautiful is her debut solo title.

Ximena feels at home in three different countries. Born and raised in Chile, she now lives in Sydney with her husband, three children and Bobbi the dog.

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“The Secret Beautiful" by Ximena Escobar is a mesmerizing collection of poetry that delves into the depths of the human experience, weaving through the medium of water - love and loss with profound insight and raw emotion. A journey through vivid imagery and powerful prose that captivates the senses, the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and the intricate tapestry of relationships, vast as the ocean, passion, love, discovery, and grief. Motherhood emerges as a central theme, offering a tender glimpse into the joys and struggles of nurturing life. Escobar celebrates the transformative power of motherhood acknowledging the inherent sacrifices and universal experiences of mothers everywhere, capturing moments of tenderness, vulnerability, and unwavering devotion. The motif of water serves as a powerful symbol throughout the collection, representing both the fluidity of love and the depths of sorrow. At the heart of the poems lies a poignant exploration of love and loss, as poetess deals with the fragility of human connections and the pain of separation.Her evocative storytelling deftly blends past and present, beckoning readers to embrace the undulating rhythm of life's experiences”
“"The Secret Beautiful" by Ximena Escobar is a mesmerizing collection of poetry that delves into the depths of the human experience, weaving through the medium of water - love and loss with profound insight and raw emotion. Escobar's words flow downstream, carrying readers on a journey through the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and the intricate tapestry of relationships. The motif of water serves as a powerful symbol throughout the collection, representing both the fluidity of love and the depths of sorrow. Escobar skillfully navigates the ebb and flow of emotions, capturing the essence of longing, desire, and the inevitability of change. At the heart of the poems lies a poignant exploration of love and loss, as Escobar grapples with the fragility of human connections and the pain of separation. Through her evocative imagery and lyrical prose, she invites readers to confront the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye and the enduring hope that love transcends even the deepest of sorrows. Motherhood emerges as a central theme, offering a tender glimpse into the joys and struggles of nurturing life. Escobar celebrates the transformative power of motherhood while also acknowledging the inherent sacrifices and complexities that accompany it. Her poems resonate with the universal experiences of mothers everywhere, capturing moments of tenderness, vulnerability, and unwavering devotion. A luminous testament to the power of poetry to illuminate the hidden corners of the soul.”

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