Reviews of Mercy

From Pain to Blessing by M. M. Mulvihill

[October 9, 2008 on Amazon.com]

This compilation of Dvorah Simon's work is full of what makes poetry transformative. She looks with clear eyed wisdom and deep compassion at moments, large and small, which make up a tapestry of life as we know it. The rich sensual beauty of her language and her evocative imagery thread passion and astute truth through a web of spirit that that transmits the insight and inspiration we turn to poems for. Her work will touch you down to your soul.

Resonant Naming by Dr. Robert Rossel

[October 13, 2008 on Amazon.com]

Dvorah Simon's deeply meditative and evocative poems show an uncanny ability to explore some of the surprising pathways words take toward meaning. These words reflect years of working as a psychotherapist attempting to find ways to touch the depths of darkness of people who who are in great pain. With great sensitivity and wisdom, her poems awaken resources lying deep in the human psyche and point to unexpected gifts and insight. Deeply revealing and inspiring, her poems are persistent reminders of the mystery and wonder of being human. We all can be extremely grateful that these poems have come to life.