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What people are saying about my new collection of poetry
“This collection of poetry resonates with the story of my life and pours forth like an erupting volcano, igniting the unnameable thirst within.” -Joan Apter
“Entrancing… a stellar accomplishment… a rare treasure, a cloudburst of wisdom, a true feast for the soul.” — John Audette
“Ditkoff connects everything with invisible threads of joy that point to a past, present, and future of profound acceptance and gratitude for what is.” — Rabbi Zoe B. Zak
“Your poetry has given me one of the greatest gifts of all — hope.” — Michael Nouri
“I’ve just read the first few poems and am very touched. Tears started falling almost immediately. For me, this collection of poems is a love letter I want to savor.” — Susan Hubly
“These beautiful poems reflect us back to ourselves, allowing us to see our human condition with greater love and compassion.” — Ellen Goldberg
“From the very first poem in this book, we find ourselves on a journey all of us share in common. Mitch Ditkoff has eloquently put into words…
