Space Inhabited by Echoes

Space Inhabited by Echoes is a very frank and poignant collection of poems in four parts inspired by the author's personal experiences in 4 parts. It takes the reader on a journey from the first pangs of love to settling down to a new life. Part I is about relationships, tentative beginnings, a liaison gone sour, of relationships before. It's also about finding your feet in life and, looking back, be surprised at how far you have moved on. Part II deals with emigrating to a completely new country in order to be with the person you love. Moving between continents, from South Africa to Brazil, Karen Jennings eloquently describes how this affects her personal life and her relation with her husband. Not side stepping the problems of adjusting to a new environment, very appropriate for these times, when many people have to come to grips with life in a new country. Part III is about accepting reality and learning to enjoy new experiences. It shows the author's fascination with the flora and fauna around her. This theme is prominent in all of Karen Jennings's work. Part IV is inspired by some of the people who formed her, mother, grandfather and a twin that never was. It highlights the bittersweet aspects of dealing with close relatives and an unexpected surprise at finding out about a new family member. See more