“An enlightening and powerful collection! While Volume 1 was primarily concerned with the
sexual definition of passion, Volume 2 is more reflective and examines the idea of transformation.
Lust has evolved into love and personal struggles of loss and disappointment have come
to the forefront. Kamstra embraces every encounter, believing they guide him to a higher plane
of existence. As a result, this insightful collection of poems seeks to answer the voice within all
of us that has wondered ‘why me’ or ‘when will things change’ and provides an encouraging
answer: We have the power to evolve into something greater when we view each life experience
as a valuable gift and an opportunity to be reborn.” Catherine LoFrumento-Foster, Poet
“Bauke’s second volume is all at once tender and surreal, bursting with a playful curiosity about
the sensual lives of we humans. A book to keep coming back to!” Brendan Bonsack, Poet, Radio 3CR
“In this second volume the looming specter of death is intervened with the beauty of life to
find balance in a life inevitably speeding torwards its natural end. The micro format once
again brings a big presence in a small package, and Bauke’s razor wit shines through with ever
increasing brightness. A beacon to give us guidence in the dark places that come and go.” Tyler Salzman, Historian
“Bauke Kamstra is a writer I have read for many years and whose words can, at times, make
you feel that he knows you. Or you wish to know him, to reach out and touch him, except one
does not wish to take their eyes off his writing. They are as film visuals amd touch you in every
sense of feeling, shape and form. Some will hold your mind with its gentle hand, while others
shake your thoughts, shapeshifting each movement you feel within your own life, touching you
with the thoughts of others you love, have loved, held and cherished.” Chey Laine, Poet