A Bunch of Life. A Selection of Special Poems from the Years 1980-84

he dead moon came alive tonight­ Amidst glittering stars it is traveling Through the sky- All yellow, all bright- A searching, wandering eye. So begins one of the mood-evoking poems of Renata Leuffen 's collection, A Bunch of Life . She, too, possesses a "searching, wandering eye" with which she observes the poetic nature, both tragic and romantic,of everyday life. The poems reflect the dreams, thoughts and convictions of the author, but transcend personal confession, conjuring up images and emotions easily related to by all. Leuffen thinks of each poem as a "little story",reflecting the varied and separate aspects of life. Some evoke memories to cherish, while others bring on more painful emotions-yet both extremes are rendered unforgettable and bittersweet by Leuffen's unique style. Renata Leuffen's perceptive eye and compassionate heart have produced a sensitive and sincere volume of poems that will stay with the reader long after he has put the book down. Read more