Inspirational Poetry
After a dream In 1999, Janine Folks began writing inspirational poetry. Some life changing events, deep feelings and the desire for hope gave her inspiration. Her renewed relationship with God was her muse. She would later compile these poems into a book she dreamed she would write and titled it: Voice of Transition, Janine's first book. Twenty four years later, Janine decided to breathe new life into her first book. With some new additions, Janine maintains the book’s theme: Transition. Her ‘ministry of poetry’ is written from the heart.
Janine's second book of poetry is The Color of Beauty. The title of this book comes from the title of a poem she wrote for her daughter to use in a poetry reciting contest. She wanted her daughter to know she is beautiful. Not just because of the way she looks, but because of the type of person she is. She posed the question, “What does ‘beautiful’ look like? What color is beautiful?” The answers to the questions are in the poem. It boils down to ’love.’ Love is beautiful. The theme of this book is: LOVE. Many of the poems reflect on the things we do to obtain love and what we do as a result of love. This book illustrates the beauty of true love.
Janine Folks' third book of inspirational poetry. She republished this book more than a decade after its original publication in 2013. Janine said poems were just pouring out as she was going through a difficult phase in life trying to encourage herself. These poems are centered around 'LIGHT.' The light of Jesus. Topics include: The Son Shines, Reflecting the Light, Out of the Shadows, Shine in the Mourning and Coming Out. Janine touches on grief, character assassins, dealing with others and dealing with self. Self awareness and self love is encouraged throughout.
Janine explores poetic inspirations that relate to challenges of life and resilience, transition encouragement, love, marriage and family, trying times and spiritual mentors. Perhaps one of these poems will resonate with you and speak to your heart.
