from Pen(elope) with love xxx is a collection of poetry and prose that takes us deep into the human heart. It invites us to dance with our humanness—our vulnerabilities, passions, childlike wonder, and delight—all the while moving in the direction of our true home.

At the heart of the book are questions such as: Who are we? What are poems and stories? Can their messages touch us so deeply that we are transformed—like the Ugly Duckling into the magnificent swan it was all along?

These are poems, prose pieces, and letters drawn from over two decades of Diana's writing life—many in English, some in Italian and German—replete with imagery, insight, intimacy, and emotion.

from Pen(elope) with love xxx is for those on the path of self-discovery and awakening, as well as for writers and poets seeking nourishment, encouragement, and companionship on their own creative journey.

Written and compiled during the Covid lockdown, this collection gathers the creative echoes of a lifetime—offered in the spirit of connection and remembrance.