I See in Circles, by Melody Bonilla

Poetry, chapbook, 24 pages, from Bottlecap Features.

Drop a smooth stone into a pool of water and watch the concentric circles ripple along its surface. I See in Circles is a poetry collection that is raw and honest, full of questions and self reflection. Its immersive metaphor invites readers to stare into those same depths and consider. With nuance and artistry, the author observes patterns in life that are circular in appearance as well as cyclical in nature to see what they have to tell us.

TS Eliot wrote “the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” A resonant theme throughout, this collection was written along the author’s own journey to find inner healing and a greater Self awareness. It begins in a place of tender, longing, and resolves on the sweet note of gratitude. Along the way there is an interplay of dark and light, joy and grief but always a movement toward beauty and a surrender to what is.

Melody Bonilla is a life-long writer and poet who finds inspiration in nature and beauty. A daughter, wife, and mother, she uses poetry to explore relationships, meaning, and the human experience. When she isn’t busy being a mom, you will find her in the garden or with her nose in a good book. She lives in Catonsville, Maryland with her husband and four children.