Sharon Khardaji is a wife,
a mother, a poet, and now an author. Her very first book of Poetry entitled "Poise" has been recently published.
In this collection, she writes about life's obstacles, spirituality, and death. There are also more light-hearted
poems about love, nature, family, and children. I believe her poems are compelling and interesting, and she is definitely
poised for success.
What is evident in this poetry collection is balance, and I appreciate there are a variety of subjects. The three poems that
I believe best represent this balance are "Quest For A Pendant," "Lord, Lay Him Not Under The
Daffodils," and "The Father And Daughter Dance." I believe that these poems are good illustrations
of the scope and diversity in the collection.
What defines great poetry to me is honesty. I believe that is what Sharon has shown the most
of in the poem "Quest For A Pendant;" honesty of feelings and honesty of emotions. It is an eloquent and intriguing
love poem about those who desire not to go on the quest for love. Many of us contemplate the search for love, wondering if
we should risk the pain to find it. Anyone who has ever been heart-broken knows how hard it is to find love. Therefore,
in order not to feel the pain of heartbreak, they protect their heart by not pursuing love. This poem speaks to you in a way
that is emotional, relatable, and genuinely honest.
Not only do people struggle with contemplating love, they also struggle with contemplating
death. "Lord, Lay Him Not Under The Daffodils," is a poem about death and dying. Sharon has created unique metaphors
to illustrate strength, death, and the act of dying. In the poem, the children do not want their "courageous lion"
to die. They say a prayer, which is exactly what the poem is about: they want the Lord to spare his life and not lay him under
the daffodils. This poem is creative, imaginative, and very interesting.
Sharon shares her experiences with her family in a very special
poem, "The Father And Daughter Dance." This poem celebrates a father's special relationship
with his daughter. She illustrates the bond between them and expresses the undying love the father has for the daughter.
This poem is essentially an expression from the heart. It is very touching and clearly very meaningful to her.
Sharon
Khardaji is a very sophisticated writer. I especially like her use of metaphor and phrasing, and I believe her work has
great flow. It is evident that these writings are a way to share her feelings with the world. She writes poems
that really mean something; you can actually relate to her poetry. More importantly she has done a great job in keeping this
collection well balanced. She is a remarkable writer, and as the title suggests, she is exceptionally poised.
