In honor of National Poetry Month, poet Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq is making her latest works Four Years in Chrysalis and Acres of Shadow available through her publishing company Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq Publishing.
If you're battling sadness, grief, or the weight of depression, the last thing you need is a self-help book with didactic overtones or a lecture on how you should simply snap out of it.
Poet Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq knows this firsthand, and has found a way to help you through your struggles with poetry that reflects her own battles with loss and deep depression.
Both of her books, Four Years in Chrysalis and Acres of Shadow are part of the introspective Imago Series, a collection that offers you a new perspective on life and love, and triumph over adversity.
Four Years in Chrysalis and Acres of Shadow are profound, insightful, and ultimately uplifting works of art. They'll help you think differently about the world around you. Aisha Tariqa's books also give educators the opportunity to introduce contemporary poetry into the classroom.
Make the most of National Poetry Month as you settle into a journey through recovery and reflections on the past plus a sprinkling of arbitrary musings that will bring a smile to your soul.
You can find both of Aisha Tariqa's books at https://bit.ly/AishaTariqaBooks and follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @AishaTariqa.
Aisha Tariqa explores the theme “Change the Way You Think,” in both of her books, which share her insights on life, love, and the need to make sense of your place in the world.
Four Years in Chrysalis explores different facets of love, with many of the poems written to honor Aisha Tariqa's brother who was murdered at a young age. Acres of Shadow takes you on a raw and emotional journey through grief, mental illness, and the power of recovery.
Aisha Tariqa says that in a world that is constantly changing, sometimes all you want is for something to stay the same. A world in which we can find comfort and security, even during times of turmoil.
This is when you can turn to poetry.
When emotions are overwhelming and tough, poetry gives you a clear statement of experience. It helps you make sense of confusing emotions by creating images that encapsulate your feelings to bring you comfort. It's important to know you're not alone.
Poetry may also be used to explore the possibility of future change, incorporating the poet's anxieties and hopes. While your interpretations are unique to you, poetry has the power to alter how you think and feel about anything. It can be beneficial in times of difficulty, and reassuring in times of anxiety.
Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq makes contemporary poetry accessible to people of all ages. As suitable for the classroom as it is to an enthusiast’s coffee table and an academic’s library, her duology opens you up to new perspectives.
With both Four Years in Chrysalis and Acres of Shadow now available, Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq gives you the opportunity to explore contemporary works. She has a gift for mirroring the depths of human suffering and presenting those pivotal crossroads that catalyze compassion and help spark healing.
You can learn more about Aisha Tariqa Abdul Haqq at https://www.aishatariqa.com/landing-page
