Openly expressive, thought provoking, bold and impressive . . . well-written . . . Muted Whispers, is an uplifting and remarkable book of poetry by ZaKiYa. It is filled with all of the concerns, the cares, the fears, and the fearlessness that we, as a human race experience from day to day. Feelings of lust and love, belief and betrayal are spread across the pages of Muted Whispers, as it uniquely addresses the truths of life. It is forging an overall harmony of positive expression through its gentle, yet crude, tapestry of emotions. ZaKiYa has given literary birth to a collection of poems that will leave images on your mind like footprints on untouched sand. In striving for the voices of past, present, and future, ZaKiYa will be recognized as a free spirit and become known for giving words a life of their own. With the publishing of Muted Whispers, ZaKiYa's voice will resonate as a poet whose time has finally arrived.