BORN NOT MADE

In her book Born Not Made, Angelica Ahrens steps up to the microphone with a bold collection of poems, and we listen in awe, excitement, sadness, and sympathy.  We hear her sing.  We see her dance with monsters.  We hear her chant in and about the life we live everyday--the challenges, the trials and tribulations. 

In this collection, Ahrens explores the deep human emotions in our lives.  From the gritty "The Future Awaits" to the outstretched "Just One More Empty Memory" to the memorable "The Cry of Patriotism", Ahrens takes us on a journey in heart and spirit.  Ahrens inspires us to express our own emotions, and we cannot resist.

In her first publication, Angelica exudes the fire of a young writer destined to make her impression on the world.  Raised in the Sand Hills of North Carolina, Angelica is deeply rooted in humble, hard-working values.  Her travels have taken her into the heart of a magical, ancient Mexico, and among foreigners from Norway to the Caribbean.  Living in one of the most integrated cities in America, Angelica's writings appeal to all people, black and white, brown and yellow, rich and poor, man, woman, and child.

Angelica has studied and written literature with other writers.  She often stays up late at night sharing ideas with her fellow writers around the world using the Internet.  She also enjoys sharing her poems at public forums.  Her attention to detail and ability to reach into the soul of her subjects make her poetry striking.  The sound of her poetry tickles the ear, and resounds in the heart.

In her written words, Angelica invites readers to take a spiritual journey with her on common grounds, exploring inner emotions, which are ruthlessly truthful.