Early Reader’s Comments

J.C. (Switzerland):” I loved your poems. They are both poetic and understandable. I like that!” 

 R.B. (Switzerland):”A delight!” 

 D.G. (USA): "I finished Roxanity this morning. The title is GREAT! … and the content shines. It is the book of a very deep lady who has much to say about life and its ”goings on”. You captured the everyday life of regular people. Thanks!” 

 M.C. (Romania): "An honest book, romantic, strong, simple, but full of emotions and intense feelings, Bravo, Roxana! Proud of you!” 

L.B. (Finland): "The poems are beautiful. What I especially like about your book is that thanks to the indications of the dates of when each poem was written, one can read it almost like a diary. And it covers more than ten years of your life!"

 P.T. (Denmark):”These poems are short, sweet, and they all have a point. Sometimes surprising, sometimes humorous, but always showing deep understanding, even wisdom. We need more roxanity in this day and age.” 

Four clocks

1. 

   
   

   There are four clocks

   In my apartment

   One hanging

   On each room’s wall.

   They all show

   More or less

   The exact time.

   They are ticking

   My seconds,

   My moments,

   My life.

   
   

   03.12.2013

You… here with me

The flowers knew

All my heart tried

To hide.

The oceans waved

At all my confusion.

The seasons came

And went away.

But you are still

Here with me.

22.10.2013

And now the book

The mirror of your heart

Millions of moods

And millions

Of thoughts.

In the end

Nothing matters,

Just how pretty

You look in

The mirror of

Your heart.

Travelling

I enjoy my travels,

New corners waiting

To be discovered,

The cozy atmosphere

Of new places

That make my

Soul recharge

With life.

At the end of the ocean

At the end of the ocean

You will find

My soul

Reaching for the sun

And the touch

Of the sand-

An eternity of life

Running through

My veins

And shining

Through my eyes.

Life as a glass of wine

1. 
   

   
   

   

   
   

   Look at life-

   Sometimes it feels

   Like a glass of wine,

   A good one I mean.

   If you drink it,

   You might get

   In a good mood

   Or you might

   Get completely tired.

   
   

Stop and start

1. 

   
   

   
   

   When you can’t stop

   Then don’t!

   When you had enough

   Tell yourself to stop.

   
   

   When you don’t want to do it

   Then don’t!

   When you want to try

   Tell yourself to start.

   
   

Finding and not finding

1. 

"I don't find myself
in the youngsters
or in anyone else,
I live my way,
I live my simple story
but I know that
I can shine my light
in the world."
R.B.

In the North- in the creative mood-

You better

1. 

   
   

   
   

   You better feel your feet
   When you walk
   You better see the clouds
   When you look at the sky
   You better see yourself
   In the mirror of the other
   You better love somebody
   When you accept
   You better live your life
   When you are not afraid.
   
   02.11.2013
   Helsinki
   R.B.