Author, Singer/Songwriter, Humanitarian, Poet and Illustrator
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This drawing comes from my short poem called "And, no End," (connection, not division). I call her Lady And. Ever since I became AWARE of my "inner and outer chains," those whimsical characters that you will see in many of my poems, started showing up. They wouldn't leave until I would write down the messages they had for me. I was astounded by the wisdom they were bringing into my life. How is it possible that a character from my imagination may know more than I do? I would eventually learn that most of them represented some part of me, a part that was neglected, or often a suppressed EMOTION. I was discovering the greatness of our subconscious mind. As a child I loved fairytales and cartoon drawings. And now, as an adult, when I was giving up on life, my tiny characters reached out to me, and through my dialogs with them, they lead me to incredible, ultimate healing.
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The two of me
“...You have to get off your own back,”
said my good friend, Marie. And thus I learned why I felt so heavy: I’ve been carrying the TWO OF ME." |
no longer room for stones
"I cannot really change how tall I am
But I CAN change how tall I stand. ...I cannot really change the sound of my voice But I CAN change the colors of my expressions ...I cannot really change my bone structure But I CAN change the structure of my environment..." |
I had to kill it
"Today I chose to kill my fear,
and why? Well, let me see... It was an act of self-defense as IT was killing me!" |
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A Review by Reader's Favorite
"A Thin Book of Fat Poems by Liliana Kohann is a wonderful book of poetry and journal entries that will take you on a journey of self-discovery. The poems will make you laugh out loud or touch your heart, but there is always a clear, strong message behind each one. Through the brilliantly crafted poems, you will explore what the deep-rooted thought patterns are concerning addiction and low self-esteem. You will also be motivated to make positive changes in your life and uncover your potential. The poetry is thought-provoking and compelling. It will trigger you to have the confidence to change your negative self-image to a positive one by accepting yourself for who you are, and having the confidence to take the first step. Each poem is designed to question your own inner thoughts and drive you to a more fulfilling life.
From the first poem, Three Desserts, this book of poetry grabbed my attention. Every poem made you consider why you are prolonging taking action to reach personal goals. The journal entries were a personal insight from the author, but ones I could relate to, especially Today I Allowed Myself To Cry, which was extremely sad. The Mirror looked at the destructive problem of negative self-image. There were also poems such as You Can, which inspires change by reminding us that we all have a choice in life, whether to fight for your goals or concede. My favourite poem, however, was Most Stubborn Thing, which cleverly describes the arguments you have with your excess weight: ‘No matter what I say or do it sits right here, fearing nobody. ’ I think every woman has done that at some point in their lives. A perfect gift for any woman who wants to make powerful changes in her life and be entertained in the process." —Reviewed by Lesley Jones for Reader's Favorite "Her simple yet profound poems feel like a friend's whisper, reminding us to honor and embrace our unique souls."
—Sheila Ellison, bestselling author |
"The author has delivered, with great creativity and humor, very personal and inspiring messages to which most everyone can relate. And her uniquely comical drawings bring nothing but joy! You must get this book!" —Amazon Review
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HUMOR
My supper and 3 desserts
I just ate. And ate, and ate.
And now I am ready to plan
how to lose all this weight.
And I better do it fast,
before I get hungry again.
Cause, you see, when Hunger comes
It may also eat my PLAN!
I just ate. And ate, and ate.
And now I am ready to plan
how to lose all this weight.
And I better do it fast,
before I get hungry again.
Cause, you see, when Hunger comes
It may also eat my PLAN!
Follow the journey
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Click on the picture to see my newest video As My Vision Keeps Improving. Filming this video reminded me how much I love the expression of art and emotions through dance. Go to VIDEO.
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What do you feel when you look at this drawing? Where do you see yourself at this point in your life?
If you want to share something with me or if you have questions, write to ArtpeacePublishing@gmail.com. |
One day somebody wrote an email to me and referred to my poems as Psychological Poems. I loved that term. Poems that are formed during the deep exploration of our subconscious mind have often that healing, therapeutic effect on us. If you love Carl Jung, or you are familiar with Psychology of Dialogue, and Depth Psychology, you will find many perfect examples for your study or for group therapy. Give your Emotions permission to speak, no matter what they've got to say, and you are a step closer to breaking one of your inner chains. Go to POETRY.
"So today I allowed myself to cry. I don’t have to be embarrassed of my tears. I don’t need to justify my reasons. And oh, how good it feels..."
—from A Thin Book of Fat Poems |
A HALF OF ME
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Look at me.
It can’t be! There is just a half of me. And this half is getting small. Soon it won’t be there at all. So if I intend to be I must take control of me I must fatten my small half give it love, make it laugh. And if I listen to its fear, my other half may appear. LILIANA KOHANN ©Artpeace 2002 |
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To go to my site for Children go to
www.SongsAndLullabiesForChildren.com
www.SongsAndLullabiesForChildren.com
"Each suppressed whisper of your soul that is allowed to SPEAK UP, each hidden tear that is allowed to fall, becomes like a seed of self-realization. A seed that sooner or later has no choice but to EMBRACE its blossoming, its process of becoming a spectacular, one of a kind FLOWER."
— Liliana Kohann
— Liliana Kohann
