Voices of My Soul

About the Book

“I want to dance in the wind, stretching my arms to reach for the sky without thought to the movements. I want to move my hips from side to side and tap dance on my sorrows with loud steps. I want to soar like a free bird exploring the wonders of life. I want to laugh from my belly and scream with joy. I want to create and inspire. I want to give love and receive love. I want life in all its abundance. I want to live and create a new song with lyrics of living.” This is an excerpt from New Song.

About the Author

Desaree Thompson is an emerging poet and writer with a passion for the oppressed, abused and neglected voices that exist within us, and especially those unseen heroes in Child Welfare System. Desaree has served foster youth for over 25 years in the private and public foster care system. She has facilitated Women’s Empowerment Groups and Independent Living Skills Workshops to empower youth to improve self-sufficiency. Her mission is to encourage others to live authentically as their true selves. Desaree’s motto is “Walk in your own shoes.” She lives in Elk Grove, California, with her husband of 30 years. .