Title: Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose: Along the Road Before Me
Author: Brion K Hanks
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 978-1977250193
Pages: 210
Genre: Inspirational & Religious Poetry
Reviewed by: Tony Esponiza

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It is a truly noble, if not difficult, road to travel in order to make one’s dreams become a reality. The means by which we can achieve our goals and make our passions into a true career are not easy to attain, and utilizing those means is even more difficult. Yet the path to happiness is never a straight shot, and finding a positive approach to make these dreams a reality is the means in which we traverse those bumpy roads to happiness.

Capturing this theme is in the heart of author and poet Brion K. Hanks’s Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose: Along the Road Before Me. The book is a beautiful collection of poetry and prose in which the author explores the hardships and struggles most people find themselves dealing with when they lack the energy or belief that their actions can lead to positive changes in their lives. Life will always be busy, filled with the daily grind that keeps people focused on the job at hand and not on the path to joy that we all seek. These poems help inspire and grow the positivity we all need in our lives to move forward and find the peace we are all seeking.

The positive and emotional impact of the author’s writing was the first thing that I felt. The almost meditative and spiritual aspect of the writing allowed me to feel a sense of calm and collectiveness. The thought-provoking nature of the work will allow the reader to appreciate the work which went into the author’s writing, and his inner thoughts, keeping the theme of life itself so profoundly felt. Exploring time and how little of it we have on this planet, Brion Hanks speaks to those looking to live life to the fullest and find the heart and love which keeps our lives full and engaging.

This is the perfect read for those who enjoy poetry and prose, especially those filled with beautiful imagery and powerful emotional growth that is brimming with positivity and light. The book also contains a great deal of spiritualism and faith, speaking to the author’s own personal experiences and perspectives – one many readers will be able to identify with. A whirlwind of emotion and heart, this beautiful collection shares with readers a beacon of hope and light which will withstand the test of time.