HOMECOMING
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bettina John von Freyend-Peterseil was born at the end of the 2nd World War in Germany. She exiled herself erly on, travelling the world, never able to settle anywhere for long. She now lives in the West of Ireland, where she and her husband built their home, raised their children and tended the land. She has been teaching, writing and creating collage work. This compilation comes at a time when globally people are forced to move on a large scale. Bettina offers a personal account of the mindset of a self imposed exile. She reveals her disconection and longingto belong mirroring a world also steeped in separation.
Reviews:
These poems chart the journey of an exile and a pilgrim soul. Through its pages, we too become pilgrims, seeking belonging, searching for self. This work is brave, honest and powerful. The reades is privileged to journey with Bettina.
– Orlaith Ni Conaill, M. Phil. (Creative writing), novelist and poet.
Bettina Peterseil wields the her pen like a healer's scalped o reveal the wounds, wonders and logings that are deepest within. These poems are songs of soul-to-soul communion that resonate a kindred chord in all of us. Through the darkest jungles of the inner life, Bettina has honed a path of poetry that leads to heart of longing's destination.
– Kim Rosen, MFA. poet, author, guide.