If the Clouds had Wings, They Would Land

The sky is captive to witness the destruction of the Earth. Humanity believes that the sky, clouds, and universe see only joy because of their limitless height, but they can never turn away from what goes on below. Their eyes are lashed only by birds' wings; the sky can dream only with cloud cover, and the clouds are left to drift, untethered but never free. How much hatred, how much death, how much devastation is seen in just one day, alone? Humanity must consider that blue means more than vast possibility and a chance to look up and take happiness from the clarity. Blue can be pensive. The sky can feel regret. To represent the frequency with which we look out and see what we want to see, missing the depth of feeling from the world around us, the visual art paired with poetry throughout book is included both in its natural color, and in black and white, tinged with blue. This collection of visual art and poetry builds on the call of When It Snows in the Spring and Feels Like Summer to consider how we can change the world for the better, now with a challenge to look up and do more than seek. Instead, we must finally start asking questions and making connections. 25% of the proceeds for this book will be donated to Friends of Big Bear Valley in honor of Sunny, Gizmo, and family: https: //www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/donate/ Reflections "From her opening line, throughout out this stunning new book of poetry, Kayla Vasilko is asking, "Is there a better way to see the Earth and its complexities?," as she Grabs us by the hand and Leads us through the natural garden. Questioning." Dr. Kim Scipes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Purdue Northwest With this, her newest book, once again Kayla Vasilko poses some of life's deepest questions through thought-provoking poetry and images. In "If Clouds had Wings, They Would Land," she asks each of us to think anew about the world we encounter. Please accept Kayla's invitation to imagine a more human world where we all can thrive. Then, make it happen! Cynthia A. Hedge, CEO, Center for Creative Solutions, Inc.(R) "Iced tea, a sliced lemon, my favorite pineapple patterned blanket, sounds of beach waves, and me curling up to read "if clouds had wings, they would land". Every photo, such an aesthetically pleasing scene. The author plants seeds of poetic adulation. Watered with words of inspiration. Where verse blooms into full illustration. Listen closely while you read. The pages will speak. This is a harmonious blend of art and language. Each poem carefully and strategically paired with photos of nature, as if the Author were a lyrical Sommelier. Some crisp, some woody, some aromatic, and some sweet. The photography doesn't just decorate the pages; it invites the reader to SEE the poem as much as FEEL it. "If the Cloud had Wings, They would Land" is a visual rhythm that mirrors the flow of the poetry it lends. This is a much needed sensory treat where vivid imagery and lyrical verse make you take pause and breath. This is more than a book; it's an intimate conversation between the reader and nature's soul." CarnessaThePoetess