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"The crown of literature is poetry." - William Somerset Maugham
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Do you love books? ✅ Are you a poetry lover? ✅
CLI Ink is proud to present books and other products that reflect our core value - to promote a love of reading and literature. If you like books and reading poetry, feel free to browse our site. We aim to provide products that we hope will be of interest to you.
Welcome book lovers and wordsmiths! 💚
About the author
Dr Ibanzo is an alumnus of the Walden University, USA and the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. She is a native of Jamaica and credits her success to her faith in God. She has traveled extensively and has over 20 years of teaching experience having taught in Jamaica, China and Japan. She's an avid reader and writer and enjoys reading, writing, singing, watching black and white films, traveling and pilates.
Reviews
We’re pleased to share a handful of our reviews.
"Worth reading....Their poems were easy to comprehend. They were relatable. Moving. They demonstrated respect for more than one culture. They also reminded us to love ourselves, be unique, and not turn ourselves into a carbon copy of someone else." - Reedsy
"A lovely collection that serve as a portal to many worlds...this book is expansive yet succint, thought-provoking and surprising. If you're a lover of poetry, you are going to find plenty of pieces to admire in this book." - Independent Book Review
"Word Petals offers quick bites of reflection. The author shares some of her experiences of living in Japan and the many friendships and cultural experiences that enriched her life... her deep love for Jamaica and its unique and vibrant culture." - Authorlink® Sponsored Review
“A fresh taste and talent to the literary world. Word Petals is a book you will all enjoy reading.” Nicole One Love
“These poems are a breath of fresh air. They are quite refreshing and very different from what you consume on the daily web, especially if you have an appreciation for good poetry. I definitely recommend this book. It's something you can read to find peace in all the chaos around you.” Shelly Ann
“Doctor Ibanzo 's book is a joy to read. It's a beautiful collection of poems that effectively uses simple images like fallen leaves and the little fish to explore big themes like elusive hopes and chasing dreams in life. An excellent read for those who still enjoy elegant language.” – Christopher
“A little gem of a book. Loved it! I highly recommend this enjoyable read.” - River
Customer Review
"Riveting! A poem for any state of mind. Even if you’re not an avid reader, there’s definitely one for you." - Luis