Edge of a Fantasy and Other Poems: Al Borde De Una Fantasia Y Otros Poemas

By Gil Saenz

“In this latest compilation of poetry from Saenz, fifty poems about love, hope, peace, nature and meditation are collected for the reader’s enjoyment. Each of these poems is printed in a side-byside nature, with the original English on the left and a Spanish version translated by both the author and his brother (who holds a doctorate in foreign language education) to ensure that the meaning and detail intended is not lost in translation. The overall themes of this collection are tranquil and reflective, even with titles like “Vagabonds” and “Human Struggles.” Finding beauty in every moment and circumstance, Saenz captures these moments of peace and frames them in contemplative thought to share with the reader.”
— US Review of Books

“As a whole, this poetic collection comprises a vast variety of inner reflections, both lucid in expression and stimulating in depiction. Stocked with one hundred poems, what is especially engaging about this work is that it is presented in a bilingual format, which smartly allows it to reach and entertain a far vaster readership. Each poetic composition appears firstly as the English version and then the Spanish version follows consecutively, however, no matter which language the poems appear in, they still resonate artfully with a soulful authenticity.”
— Pacific Book Review

Edge of a Fantasy and Other Poems is a book of approximately fifty poems written in English and Spanish side by side in a bilingual format.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984556097

Gil Saenz

GIL SAENZ is a retired Information Technology Specialist with the government since May of 2004. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Gil attended and graduated from Western International High School in June, 1959. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Personnel Specialist from 1960 to 1963. He received his B.A. with an English Literature major from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, he completed two years of credits in the post-degree studies program also at Wayne State University. He was employed by the U.S. State Department from 1969-70 and served as a U.S. Diplomatic Courier at the Frankfurt, Germany office. He began publishing his poetry in the mid-1980's but he had been interested in writing and composition since his high school days. One of his most recent collections of poetry is a bilingual (English & Spanish) collection titled, POEMS OF LIFE/Poemas de la vida published by Laredo Publishing, Co., Beverly Hills, California. Today, he belongs to the Downriver Poets & Playwrights group in Wyandotte, Michigan and also to the Poetry Society of Michigan where he at one time served as Treasurer.

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Contents

Dedication/Dedicatoria

Preface

Prefacio

Acknowledgment

Agradecimiento

Edge Of A Fantasy

Al Borde De Una Fantasía

Rainbow Heaven

La Firmamente Del Arco Iris

Vagabonds

Vagabundos

Moonglow

Resplandor De Luna

A Star

La Estrella

Rose Twilight

Crepúsculo Rosado

Word Weaver

Tejedor De Palabras

Restful Meditation

Meditación Tranquila

Life’s Collage

Montaje De La Vida

Music In The Air

La Música En El Aire

Lavender

Lavanda

Visions Of Sunrise

Visiones Del Amanecer

Poetry Man

Hombre De Poesía

Summer Night Reflections

Reflexiones En Una Noche De Verano

Human Struggles

Luchas Humanas

Angelic Landscape

Paísaje Angélico

Summer Love

Un Amor Veraneo

Love’s Serenade

Una Serenata De Amor

Love Fantasy

Una Fantasía De Amor

Nature Gives Praise

La Naturaleza Da Alabanza

Rare Moments

Momentos Raros

Dream Journey

Sueño De Un Viaje

Childhood Memories

Memories De La Infancia

The Wonder Of Love

La Maravilla Del Amor

Time Tercets

Tercetos Del Tiempo

Extraordinary Something

Algo Extraordnario

The Poet

El Poeta

Rose Memory

Recuerdo De Una Rosa

Mister Robin

Señor Petirrojo

Hope

La Esperanza

Life’s Journeys

Viajes De La Vida

Love Opens Every Door

El Amor Abre Todas Las Puertas

Divine Providence

La Providencia Divina

Blue Heaven

Cielo Azul

Flowing Meditations

Las Meditaciones Corrientes

Early Morning Stillness

La Quietud Matinal

Poems Of Life

Poemas De La Vida

Signs Of Spring

Señales De La Primavera

Flower Of New Love

Flor De Un Nuevo Amor

Remembering

Recordando

Spaces In Between

Los Espacios Entremedios

Mystic Avenues

Avenidas Místicas

Love Remembered

El Amor Recordado

Gift Of The Present Moment

Regalo Del Momento Actual

World Traveler

Viajero Del Mundo

As Time Passes

Mientras El Tiempo Pasa

Walking In The Park

Andando Por El Parque

Meditation

La Meditación

Where Love Is

Donde El Amor Está

Springtime Rains

Las Lluvias De La Primavera

Some Nights We Dream

Algunas Noches Sońamos

Biographical Note

Nota Biográfica

DEDICATION

This book of poems is dedicated to all my relatives and to all my friends and associates from the Downriver Poets & Playwrights group in Wyandotte,