Poetry is one of the oldest forms of artistic-creative expression and in that respect, this poetry book is very close to my heart. A poetry book, a chance for thirty authors to expose their raw and deepest emotions through writing whether it's about love, anger, fear, or peer pressure. Along with the opportunity to be published, there is the hope that many reading this book will remember these poems and read them time and time again. "Pocketful of Garnets" began as one person's poetical odyssey, but eventually it formed into a book of thirty authors contributing 100 poems collectively. The authors of this book would like to leave a legacy behind that will be remembered as good, even for some, great poetry. This book became the vehicle by which thirty previously unpublished and unknown authors/poets finally see their work become part of the English literary tradition.
"Pocketful of Garnets" is exactly as the title implies: a collection of poetical gems...an eclectic coming together of thirty regular but talented people who express in their poems emotions and feelings readers can relate to. Each poet has something to say, each poet expresses his/her philosophy, outlook on life, aspirations and values a different way. Like a good painting, each poem may be interpreted by the viewer however the words speak to the heart, like that favorite song that reminds us of a time that was a hallmark in our lives. Within the contents of this book, there is a wide range of sentiments at play for each reader to take with them, relate to, use for comfort, or just enjoy at any given time.
I have had the distinct honor and pleasure to see this book come to life, and make it part of a collaborative legacy. This book, to support a humanitarian cause that is near and dear to myself and all of the other contributors. Half the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Montreal SPCA, ('The Annex', a NO KILL animal shelter and rehab), located on Jean Talon and Mountain Sights.
Joyce Gobin Hutchinson, Editor-in-Chief
