Condition: Human

Condition: Human

This collection of poetry is a testament to the powerful, life-saving grace of chosen kinship and the triumph of breaking the generational cycles of dysfunction and abuse. It is the record of the excavation of an authentic self. It's the sound of a voice insisting on love, presence, and joy. To the reader, I hope you find connection to your own struggle, your own shield, and your own hard-earned victory within these lines. May these glimmers of the human condition from my place in the world encourage you to trim the thorny wildness that blocks your path, claim your inner light, and bravely cultivate the stillness of your own healing sanctuary. Carol Ann Conover is a relentless cycle-breaker and student of the human condition, driven by an infectious laugh and a fierce dedication to personal growth. Shaped by South Jersey's farmland and beaches, her work is rooted in the earth, the kitchen, the library and the heart. She is a passionate home cook, baker, gardener and devotee of the arts, finding healing in the tangible acts of nurturing creation. Carol Ann lives in Upstate New York, sharing her home with her beloved pets and continues to excavate her authentic self. An avid reader who believes fiercely in human rights, she stocks a Little Free Library with banned books and actively serves her community.