Echoes from the Cellar Within

By Renée Walter

‘I have the misfortune of having a date with you daily, Though you lessen your grip every now and then. I am still shackled to your chains. I am not the master of my own time. You dictate the pace of my day and how I spend my time.’ (From the poem ‘Shackles’) Fresh, accessible and heartfelt, the poems in Renée Walter’s collection Echoes from the Cellar Within deal with many different aspects of life, such as love, loss and joy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Sep 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781398405684

Renée Walter

Renée Walter was born in London, of Antiguan and Nigerian parentage. She is a graduate of pharmacology. Aside from poetry, Renée writes short stories, verses and songs. She lives in London.

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About the Author

Renée Walter was born in London, of Antiguan and Nigerian parentage. She is a graduate of pharmacology. Aside from poetry, Renée writes short stories, verses and songs. She lives in London.

Dedication

I dedicate this book to my mother, Mopileola Walter, who has been a great pillar of support. Her loving presence is always felt.

Also to all who have truly stood by me through the different phases of my life.

Renée Walter

Echoes From the Cellar Within

Copyright © Renée Walter (2021)

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ISBN 9781398405677 (Paperback)

ISBN 9781398405684 (ePub e-book)

The poem ‘Shackles’ has previously been used by the Migraine Trust in their media publications.

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Transient Moment

I drowned in your eyes.

The tides of your gaze swept me away.

The eyes that said it all.

The look that sped up my emotions;

Perchance blind my senses.

The aura that could lead me astray,

Could make me my worst enemy.

Jeez! I drowned in your eyes.

Poor Old Love

Love is a barren land.

Loneliness is never short of a