Before the World Moves On

Embraces ideas of legacy, love, self-discovery, faith, and transformation.

Poetry to move your heart and feed your soul.

Published in numerous magazines and online, esteemed poet and wordsmith Nathaniel Terrell pens a new collection of unapologetically raw and honest reflections as he artfully delves into truth, faith, and life lessons in his latest inspirational work, Before the World Moves On.

“If I were complete, there would be no need to overcome.”

With verses that express the agony of heartbreak and loss to ones that inspire spirituality and hope through God’s divine grace, Before the World Moves On brings us on a man’s creative and lyrical journey to transcend pain and heartache to find personal hope and salvation through forgiveness and acceptance.

Contemporary social issues and modern American culture seek to define who we are and forge our identity for us. Things are never that black and white. The real human condition is a personal journey through pain and ignorance as we seek hope, inspiration, and enlightenment. Through prayer, literary expression in poems, and evocative writing, we may all derive lessons from love and loss, inadequacy and regret, and the unassailable truth that the ability for true change lies within each one of us.

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PRAISE FOR BEFORE THE WORLD MOVES ON

Nathaniel Terrell's Before the World Moves On is a lyrically acutely poignant contemplation, in an ontological area where pain is not only described but also anatomized, his poetry voice is equally spiritual and visceral! The collection unearths beauty, frequently from the ruins of tragedy and the raw husks of memory.

Twins Reading Books
If you want sappy endings, rigid structure, or heavy, archaic language, the poets of old are waiting to test your literary fortitude. But if you crave an author willing to keep it real without compromise, Nathaniel Terrell is the poet you’re looking for. His lyrical book, Before the World Moves On, is a breath-of-fresh-air collection that should be at the top of your reading list.

Indies Today
The free-verse structure mirrors the unpredictable nature of existence, making this piece somber yet defiantly powerful. Overall, Terrell’s ability to tap straight into our emotions with stark, persuasive imagery makes this collection a must-read for poetry lovers. Very highly recommended.

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