On Second Thought

I know now who I am A man away from home Far from the maddening crowd From which I sprang and left . . . Such is the power of On Second Thought, Hodelin Rene's first collection of poetry. This volume is a collection of poems written by Hodelin Rene over a period of 25 years. These poems were selected from many that Hodelin has written during his adulthood. The poems are about a wide range of his life's experience and some of life's recurrent themes such as love, faith, friendship, hope, self examination. The poem "On Second Thought" is also the title of this book. This poem reflects a time in the author's life when he was experiencing a transition; from lamenting over leaving the town he grew up in; to the realization that happiness can be enjoyed when we dwell on the good we can accomplish right where we are in the present. Reading these poems adds depth, character and feeling to the reader. Hodelin captures your imagination and guides you to places he has been, feelings he has felt and you instantly understand what he was thinking and feeling. Hodelin sweeps you away from your world and brings you into his.