This collection of poems epitomizes the struggles of overcoming the traumas of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse. Each poem candidly reflects another step in the journey of honoring and healing the terrified, wounded inner child. Through her poetry, Caroline Janet courageously shares her story of learning how to reclaim and heal the lost, little girl within her. Her poems validate the despair and loneliness of the frightened child, they embrace the hurt and sadness of tears longing to be shed, they celebrate self-acceptance and love. "Leaves Upon My Easel" is a mural of verse that offers insight and hope to those who wish to break away from the chains of abuse and suffering.