A collection of inspiring poems; a story of hope and courage emergent from one poet's will to survive. Based on real life events -...And the Sky Still Sings- is a powerful, roller-coaster voyage into the life and psyche of a young woman born and raised in the inner city of Dayton, Ohio. Written as a three-part story, readers embark on an emotional journey colored by her personal lens and poetic tone from childhood to young adulthood. K. Anahi rises through the mire with creative lyric, rhyme, rhythm, vision, and voice. It is not only a collection of raw emotions but also a look into the paradoxical world of vulnerable resiliency. K. Anahi is the self-proclaimed Ghetto's Poet. Her work highlights poignant political and social justice issues that plague a multitude of urban cities across America and articulates hope. As her writing began as early as second grade, K. Anahi began to elevate her work from hobby to career following a family tragedy in 2008. As a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Adler University, K. Anahi enjoys writing pieces that incorporates her two passions of psychology and poetry. She currently lives in Chicago, IL with clinical interests of trauma, high-risk youth, grief and loss, self-esteem, gang violence, etc. which are often the backdrop for her artistry.

Dieter’s life begins in Czechoslovakia in December 1942 during World War 2. It is a time of hardship, uncertainty and danger for the German family who flee their homeland with two year old Dieter when the Russian Army comes in. Dieter’s life is shaped by these circumstances. Sordid memories are etched into his young mind in spite of the loving care of his grandparents, Oma and Opa. Life changes suddenly for Dieter when Oma dies and he must live with his mother from now on. His dreams are shattered as he leaves Germany to start a new life in a country which calls migrants aliens. Remembering the songs from his homeland and the love of his grandparents he dreams how he would like his life to be. Will the trauma and difficulties ever allow him to break free and move forward to make his dreams become reality?