The Ironic Truth

About the Book

In this collection of poetry, the author uses irony to “tickle the mind” and to remind the reader that contradictions in life are inescapable and function as a reminder of how precarious and unpredictable life is. Mystery and the unanticipated events that emerge in our lives are teachable moments and according to the author “fate governs life.” For the author, irony represents deliberate contrariness. Reading this poetry will remind the reader of life’s twists and turns. The poetic form used in this book of poetry is rhyme, in addition to incorporating mythological characters such as dragons, mermaids, centaurs and unicorns to have the reader dive deep into a world of magical realism. In the end, the reader will truly appreciate how the evocative themes and images expressed in the poetry captures the essential meaning of life.

About the Author

Cecile began writing as a child. She loved reading and took an interest in writing poetry at age 12. As a child, she wrote stories on pads of paper and drew images to reflect her writing. Her goal was to become a famous author. In high school she enjoyed creative writing at Stevenson High School in Livonia, Michigan. Cecile attended a poetry reading group at Cobb’s Corner Bar where she read her poetry on stage and became more passionate about writing. At age 18, she was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and took a Greyhound from Detroit to Lake View Terrace, CA She is currently at Founders House of Hope and still enjoys writing poetry, art and writing in her journal. Cecile’s parents are deceased and she regularly communicates with her sister and brother.