Karena Dawkins

For about the last 8 or so years I have been putting my thoughts to paper, which have become my poetry works. I have not always been a writer. I currently run a business with my husband in the silk-screening promotional industry. I lost my sister who was very young and full of life. My life changed completely, from a full time relationship of 6 years I ended it and thus the story of my writing began- it became my way to express myself aloud without being vocal but being heard. My writings are scattered as life is, no two days are the same and thus no two poems are, however in life we go through so many mixed emotions as well as mixed thoughts. I try not to influence my thoughts with outside insight. I rather just let it flow naturally and only take in what has directly made an impact at that specific moment. I dedicate to all those I have loved and lost- to those who have stood by my side through thick and thin. To my gorgeous son who in so many ways has given me reason to believe in love again. To my husband who has challenged my every thought. To my family who has been complicated but loved. To Robin who gave me the wings to dream. To all my friends who know whom I am and have dared to tread my waters with me. To my mother who gave me the gift of pen. And to God; for whom I am lost without. ......And St Antony for always finding a way. I hope within reading my works you can find a little Peace of you own. I pray my writings help you with your journey in your life. My gift to all is to never stop dreaming as reality is only created in our thoughts and if our thoughts are directed with our hearts you can only possibly imagine how truly amazing our destiny can be.