<p><em>My bareness is shaped by your hands;</em></p><p><em>I move to the rhythm shared by lone strangers.</em></p><p><em>Amidst the frenzy,</em></p><p><em>I forget the bitch wind of night.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>This is but the first touch.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A compelling compilation of free verse poetry, <strong><em>This Heart of Mine</em></strong> delves into the many facets, phases, and seasons of romantic relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Through heartrending poems written across decades, author Shirley Siaton captures beautifully enchanting and unforgettable vignettes of love out of its infinite totality.</p>