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Maria Pelengaris

- Author & Poet -

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"A beautifully evocative allegory of the spiritual journey reading
somewhat like 'A Pilgrim's Progress' for the 21st Century."

Watkins Books, J.Cranswick

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The Veils of Illusion Book

'The Veils of Illusion'

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Watkins Bookshop, 19 Cecil Ct,
Charing Cross Rd, London
(+44) 020 7836 2182

Quote – Watkins

"A beautifully evocative allegory of the spiritual journey reading somewhat like 'A Pilgrim's Progress' for the 21st Century."

Watkins Books, www.watkinsbooks.co.uk
J.Cranswick

Quote – Steve Nobel

"A sacred & enchanting tale of the soul's journey through the polarities of light & dark, restriction & freedom, vulnerability & power"

Steve Nobel, www.stevenobel.com
A director of Alternatives, St James's

Quote – Paradigm Shift

"This book will open your eyes to the 'inner' you; the subconcious which plays such a huge part in your life... an extremely powerful and moving story. On a scale of 1 to 10, this book scores a 10 plus."

J. Osborne, Paradigm Shift Magazine (2010) www.paradigmshiftmagazine.com

Welcome to my website!

“At times we feel that our lives must have a higher purpose and we long to connect to our own individual truth . . .”

If you feel attuned with these sentiments, then you are awakening to your calling in life; a calling to live the life you are meant to live.

Each of us is on our own unique journey. Sometimes this journey can be daunting, confusing or painful; we may feel lost and alone, fearful or stuck on our path and not know where to turn. We may yearn for help or guidance yet not believe it exists for us.

This website offers words of wisdom to comfort you, to encourage and inspire you to walk your own particular path in life . . .

The Veils of Illusion tells the journey of Sophia as she travels along the West Road in search of answers; in search of wholeness and truth.

The selection of poems are stand alone pieces, most of which have appeared in various anthologies, and offer compassion, understanding and guidance. On alternative months new poems will replace current ones. Each poem is available to purchase in A4 laminate form with the beautiful tree-lined path as the back drop.

Acknowledgements: I wish to thank artist Jacquelyn Owens for the ‘Virgo’ image which appears on the book’s front cover, and to Mike Fay for the ‘Buddha’ and ‘Journey on’ images.

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Poetry and Music

Here is an extract from one of my poems:

"I listen instead to the voice deep inside,
The voice which has stayed away too long,
And I feel I could stay here all day,"

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‘All I Remember’ sung by soul/jazz artist Kat. D