I Danced Over the Mountain

About the Book

“I Danced Over the Mountain,” the first published collection of poems by Dianne Brooks is a slow dance under a clear night sky. It’s as though the author hears melodies, tempos, crescendos and decrescendos as each word and phrase tumbles down from her ebullient and irrepressible muse. Clearly influenced and inspired by three of her favorite authors Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez, “You Come from Love,” “A Tear Rose,” “Let Me Dance My Dance”, “I Need to Remember” are a sampling of the titles that explore romantic longings and imaginings. The language Ms. Brooks employs is gently introspective, yet keenly observational. It’s evidence that her romantic expressions have survived those life experiences that can divest a writer of the very purity and innocence that true love is born of. “I Danced Over the Mountain” is a celebration of that love. It’s a celebration of romance, life, joy, determination and the hope they bring.

About the Author

Dianne Brooks is an American poet, born in Harlem, New York. She was first introduced to the world of poetry at an early age by her mother - also a writer. In fact, the first poem Dianne heard was one her mother wrote. She keeps it safe in the back cover of her bible. She recalls “Poetry followed me from childhood to adulthood and became a major part of my life.”

Dianne was a radio announcer in Orlando, Florida and was hosting an evening of poetry at a radio station promotion. Dianne recalls it was that night she knew she wanted to create a book of poetry. She said “It was the feeling you get when you know something is about to change in your life as you listen to the voice of God. The poetry began to flow and hasn’t stopped. “It’s one of the greatest feelings it feels like God is speaking and I’m listening. Enjoy the first collection of poetry by Dianne Brooks. I danced over the mountain.”