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the outside; but I am hurting on the inside."
Monroe’s compilation, centered on the faith of love, describes the gamut of emotions as ocean waves that crest and trough within the self. With each passing poem, the poet’s tenacity and anticipation of union intensify, and there is a palpable energy and yearning for coming together. Specifically, “Miss You” and “Never Loved Like This” capture the spirit and passion with which the speaker imbues the pages.
Throughout the poetry, imagery has a nuanced role, with the symbolism of fire and sun, as well as the changing of seasons, portraying a zealous, determined individual unfazed by life’s challenges so long as the journey of life is traversed with the beloved. In poems like “Faith,” Monroe demonstrates a knack for using repetition to emphasize the core themes of her work, particularly trust, love, and conviction. Though there is no consistent rhyme scheme in Monroe’s poetry, the heartfelt, authentic nature of the words has its own rhythm and cadence.
Whether it’s “Seasonal Friends” or “My Energy,” readers can discern an awakening, an understanding from the speaker that the power within is immense and should be only given to those truly deserving. Further, the fleeting nature of relationships and friendships highlights one of life’s greatest realities: people, like the seasons, are constantly evolving; those that were inseparable may, in the next season, refuse to acknowledge you. In comparison to mere mortals, God’s love is infinite and unconditional, and as the work reaches its apex, this realization becomes more and more apparent in Monroe’s work. Above all else, the poetry is genuine and comes straight from the heart, delivering a work that is universally relatable.