The best poets in history have one thing in common. They have signed an invisible contract with themselves, a contract where honesty is a prerequisite and fear, the essential tool to master. As a result, the words they choose to share with the world often transcend generations.

There was a time when spiritual poetry was an art form in itself. Individuals like Khalil Gibran and Alphonse de Lamartine penned pieces that delved into the inner workings of the human mind and challenged man’s limited understanding. Following this tradition, author Celestine McMullen Allen has decided to lend new credibility to the genre.    

“Voice from the Soul of Trees” is based on the premise that we are One with the world and the tree of life. A tree that is deeply rooted in our natural existences and whose branches extend beyond blood ties.

“The Supreme Court is Canada’s court of last resort. There is nowhere to go afterwards.” - Philip Slayton, “Mighty Judgment: How the Supreme Court of Canada Runs Your Life.”

Whether one lives in Canada, the United States or France, the Supreme Court is the most important body of law of a country. It takes major legal decisions and is often instrumental in shaping the way society evolves.

“Every good-bye is a provocation, an invitation to witness an ending and claim it aloud.” ― Maureen E. Doallas, “Neruda’s Memoirs”

Percy Bysshe Shelley was right when he said that, “Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.” Despite our constant attempts to silence them, the truth of their words keeps shattering the boundaries of our limited understanding. Poets teach us invaluable lessons on pain, loss and recovery; as such, they affect society more deeply than any other artists ever would. Excellent examples are Elizabeth Bishop’s masterpiece, “One Art” and the novice book of Maureen E. Doallas.