‘Love, you are the air I breathe that gives oxygen to my heart...'In this enchanting collection of sixty-five poems, Lillian Harrison leads us on a compelling voyage of discovery of the human heart. Speaking unashamedly from the soul, she explores the power and reach of love, relationships and spirituality across a range of captivating, evocative verse. Wrestling with adversity and the stark realities of the world, she examines human experience in an array of searching themes, creating a work of arresting beauty. Touching on issues of truth, heartaches, relaxation, injustice, faith and life's struggles, Ventilation of the heart is at once questioning, refreshing and deeply stirring, and provides rewarding reading for anyone looking to make sense of life's complexities. The reader is left challenged but curiously soothed by the poet's candour and all-encompassing journey through the heart's experiences.
