Alonzo"Zo"Gross, Kay Kinghammer, Gina Nemo, Katherine L. Gordon, Wlika Asimont, Emily Bilman, Patricia Ross, Mahasty Eslahy, Natalie Dixon, Lololi Speaks, Dana Chambers, Bruce Kauffman, Robert Gibbons, Ishmael Street, Melinda Cochrane, Poet Michael Ellis Where our soul dwells as writers is a constant mystery. We are existing, and pre-existing in many states within the conscious, or the subconscious world. We write as a whole, and in this whole we call out for understanding of history, our own lives and ways of seeing the world. Each writer in this book takes a look into themselves as a voice of transformation, but also as one in rhythm with the world's needs. Editing this book was a journey not only through the minds of great poets, but also through reason, metaphor and meanings found in a need to hold on tightly to what gives each of us hope. The Inspired Heart Exclusive is a body of work by a group of artists who sing out to the reader in a magically ride through their use of powerful imagery and language. Your heart will beat, and your blood will pulse in the movement of words along a path leading to change in a society calling out for it. It fires the soul to feel within each verse and stanza, until you the reader choose a path of understanding as well. It was an honor to edit and write with these poets. This book continues to be inspired by a need for universal acceptance of all. Melinda Cochrane CEO Melinda Cochrane International Editor