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Literary Titan Book Award | Poetry · 2024
Gold Award
Salvation
Poems on finding love again
For anyone who has lost love and is not sure they can risk it a second time. Poems about the long way back to yourself and what it takes to open the door when someone finally knocks.
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“More than just a book of poetry, Salvation offers a journey of emotional exploration. Camacho’s poems provide not only comfort and peace but also inspire readers who are mending past wounds or embarking on new relationships”
“Camacho’s ability to blend the simplicity of gentle language with deep emotive connotations and imagery creates a powerful and evocative read that poetry fans everywhere will no doubt fall in love with.”
“This book is a gentle reminder that even after loss and pain, there is always the possibility of finding love again. It’s a perfect companion for anyone navigating the complexities of love and healing. Camacho’s words are raw and honest, yet filled with hope and resilience.”
About the book
The way back home is a love story.
Salvation follows the arc of a heart that was sure it was finished: the quiet after loss, the slow work of trusting again, and the unexpected moment someone new becomes worth the risk.
Written in simple, honest language with a lyrical edge, these poems remind us that even in our darkest moments, love's light is never fully extinguished. Whether you're mending from loss or celebrating a new relationship, Salvation speaks directly to the heart.
Written in English, with the same voice readers know from Bittersweet, and a companion to the Spanish-language Paraíso.
Inside this poetry collection, you'll find:
Emotional love poems, haikus, and short-form poetry exploring intimacy, vulnerability, and connection through vivid, evocative imagery
An honest look at how relationships transform us — from heartbreak to healing to hope
Themes of humility, sacrifice, grace, and gratitude woven throughout
A special author’s note on what it means to truly love
Read a sample
Three poems from the book
A moving poetry collection about heartbreak, healing, and the courage to love again — from Pablo Camacho, award-winning author of Bittersweet: Poems on Love, Loss & Wanderlust.
Finding salvation
I was a dying man
in need of water I could not find,
abandoned in a desert,
battling the nights and monsters
in my mind.
I was a hopeless man
in need of light,
yet the sun would not shine.
So, I begged and I prayed,
and in my last hour,
everything aligned.
You arrived so gracefully,
like a beautiful mirage,
a myth,
so well-timed
that I could not believe it
to be true.
What have I done to deserve salvation?
What have I done for God to bless me?
What have I done to deserve you?
Fate
I knew you were meant for me
when you told me what your name meant;
such a beautiful thing
that I knew it could not be a coincidence
that “Sotiria” meant salvation.
Seconds till midnight
I turn to you before the light dims
and its final spark rests till morning.
One last glance I beg for,
one second to memorize your tired smile
and the glow that hovers over you
before we sleep.
“I love you” does not encompass
all I wish to say, all I feel,
and all I hope to dream.
You shy away, a little laugh
to let me know it is time
the reading lamp goes off,
and your body presses closer.
An eternity would not be enough
to see all I want to see,
but one second before we sleep
is enough for me to find you still
when I close my eyes
and to be with you still
when I dream.
FORMATS
Paperback · Kindle
LANGUAGE
English
ISBN
979-8328526982
PAGES
92
PUBLISHED
2024
The author
Pablo Camacho
Born in Puerto Rico to a military family. For as long as he can remember, his life has revolved around collecting experiences and learning from life's trials and adventures.
Salvation is a poetry book that explores the lessons he has learned through honest and intimate poetry. Every poem paints a picture of humility, faith, gratitude, and hope discovered through life's most challenging adventure: finding love. He has also written several English and Spanish books, including his award-winning poetry collection, Bittersweet: Poems on Love, Loss & Wanderlust.
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