"Reading Ryan Daniels has always been a great delight for me. My impression of him is that he writes inspired pieces of poetry -- quite delectable to the heart, the mind and the spirit. An analogy that instantly comes to my mind is one of "nectar" -- his poetry nourishes and uplifts your spirits. To me, he is like the English Romantic poet Shelley's skylark who embraces the dark blue in his flights and from those lofty heights sings with full-throated ease of humanity's essential nobility and goodness. And his poetry has a certain charismatic power to make us believe in ourselves. To read his poems is essentially to enter into a soulful communion that brings us closer to all of God's creation in a spirit of loving kindness and compassion, even as it exhilarates our hearts and fills our minds with the sublimest of thoughts. I have no doubt Ryan's poetry will instantly endear itself to the readers and affect them with a blitheness of spirit that will catch on. So, here's some manna dew -- for you!" CR Mittal, poet and scholar.
(CR Mittal is Linked to: www.poeticportal.net/poet-reviews/ryan-daniels)
" His collection of poems are filled with inspirational insights ˜ One can witness his soul into each poem with delicate sensitivity and optimism for a better universe."
Jocelyne Marchand
www.poeticportal.net
"Ryan Daniels poetry, unschooled yet not unwise, innocent yet surprisingly profound, wastes no time in cutting to the chase of what is spiritual in human life. Uplifing and encouraging, this is a poet to watch for!"
Brian Simons/Artist
www.briansimons.com
Poet Review: "O thank you very very much, Jocelyne, for bringing to my view such an uplifing, reassuring poetic voice -- that of Ryan Daniels.." CR Mittal, poet and scholar www.poeticportal.net/poet-reviews/ryan-daniels)
Ryan Daniels happily grew up in Harrison Hot Springs BC Canada as a Bahai, enjoying basketball from elementary through to junior high and building strong friendships. At the age of 17, he worked part time at a renown hotel in their formal dinning room - there, he won hospitality achievements working alongside the best in the profession. Soon after senior high he moved on to Victoria BC Canada to resume his education. Unfortunately, and shortly after his arrival, Ryan encountered a serious illness; this is reflected in some of his poems in his book such as "Unexpected Battle."
During his recovery, Ryan started writing poetry. With the love and support he received from his community, family and friends - he has now come to publish his selected works. Working along side him as a duo, his mother, who is the artist behind the poetry display. Starting out as a family project Treasured Portaits one of visual writing and artistry working together celebrating the arts, has now come to be published in this format and the actual size chosen for the book is 7 by 10 inches for a visual treat.The poems tell a tale of inner strength and light that potentially exists in us all, a journey of exploring the inner self reveals a love that has manifested itself through his poetry, a love, which contains infinite possibilities.