Follow your heart

Marina Eugenie di Cervini (2024)

Marina E. di Cervini is a distinguished writer, documentary producer, speaker, lawyer, and coach, with a career spanning over three decades. Her work explores themes of love, identity, resilience, and humanity’s intricate connection to the world, blending timeless storytelling with universal truths. Her debut in the trilogy, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, introduces Françoise de Chambord, a heroine of remarkable depth and courage. Set against a rich tapestry of cultural and emotional landscapes, this luminous tale examines the delicate balance between personal desires and destiny, inviting readers into a journey of profound self-discovery. The journey continues in Marina’s second book, "MY WAY", and concludes with the powerful "THE PRESIDENT’S ADVISER", both of which deepen her exploration of resilience, leadership, and the enduring pursuit of purpose. Marina E. di Cervini’s storytelling is a celebration of the human spirit, offering readers a profound connection to life’s most essential truths.

WHEN ONE EYE LOOKS AHEAD

“The night before my first university exam, doubts swirled in my mind. What if I failed? What if I lost myself in the pursuit of success? I picked up my pen and wrote to find clarity…”

When one eye looks ahead,

The other seeks the hidden thread.

I rush forward, doubts cast behind,

And the wind strikes sharp, unkind.

But if I lose my inner flame,

The path dissolves, a fleeting game.

Flowers bow in silent grief,

And all I sought becomes too brief.

Battling whims with futile tears,

I waste my strength through empty fears.

To understand is not to yield,

But to stand firm, with soul as shield.

Eyes, mirrors of a restless soul,

Veiled by storms that take their toll.

Inside, a tempest churns and sighs,

While peace, elusive, shuns the skies.

Flames rage, searing heart and mind,

Agonies leave no solace behind.

Doubts, fears, and fierce reproach ignite,

Until the soul reclaims its light.

A weakened spirit bends and breaks,

Steeped in the trials life undertakes.

Yet strength within, a steadfast guide,

Holds the body when all else has died.

“Vices are evil,” the wise declare,

Yet truth and virtue are rarely fair.

When judgment falls, swift and austere,

Even the proud bow low in fear.

But when thoughts rise, the chariot rolls,

To wage a war within the soul.

And only those who endure the test,

Will stand and say, “Hold fast! I’m blessed!”