Darlene's poems are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt unheard. In "The Quiet Child", Darlene projects her voice in her first collection of poetry, exploring themes such as, giddiness of attraction, passion of romantic love, disillusionment of fading friendship, mother's love for her child, nostalgia, acceptance of imperfection, mortality, frustration with complacency. At times pensive, but mostly playful, "The Quiet Child" says, "I hear you."