Released on: October 21, 2007, 8:29 pm

Press Release Author: Usiku/Usiku.net

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance is a new book of poetry,
prose & short stories. This literary collection explores diverse topics from the
birth of a flower to the death of a planet while acknowledging nature's healing
power and man's harmful practices.

Press Release Body: CHICAGO, IL - October 22, 2007 - Usiku.net - Announces the
publication of Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance by Usiku (pronounced oo-SEE-koo).
"Eloquence is literary poetry, prose and short stories in layman's terms." Each
section is connected by themes of appreciation and love for nature, the environment,
spirituality, relationships and creativity. The biggest section, "Loving Nature,"
shares nature's marvels while not overlooking our responsibility to protect and
respect these blessings.

"I met Usiku once, nearly six years ago. I have never forgotten him . . . neither
have my students. I could sense his poetic power from the beginning." -Darlene E.
Erickson, Ph.D., Professor, Division of
English, Master Teacher in the Humanities, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus.
Author of Illusion is More Precise than Precision: The Poetry of Marianne Moore.

Usiku's artistic gift and gratitude for nature were nurtured in the Appalachian
mountains of West Virginia. "The rare experience of "Completing Moments" and the
endearing relationships in "Why We Need Peach Trees & Kids," are examples of
nature's versatility and Usiku's humility." The short stories, "Buffalo Creek
Crossing," and "Blue Hawk, Red Heart" combine the natural world and familiar
journeys of facing obstacles and overcoming.

"Buffalo Creek Crossing" comes alive for me. -Pamela C., Teays, WV

Throughout Eloquence, Usiku honors the connection of man and nature from buffaloes
to butterflies to mountain breezes and well water. His writing has appeared in
newspapers, magazines and books.

Usiku.net is an online provider of hardcover and electronic books.

Read excerpts and find out more about Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance at www.usiku.net.


Web Site: http://usiku.net

Contact Details: Usiku (pronounced oo-SEE-koo)
Usiku.net
P. O. Box 257, Matteson, IL 60443
(773) 580-3255
Email: usiku@usiku.net
www.usiku.net