“Ross in simple potent words invites the reader to open their hearts and drink deeply of love and hope and wisdom. Ross is a gift to cherish through all her written creations. Blessings, Alaya.”

—Elizabeth “Alaya” Chadwick

“Rosslyn seems to be blossoming in her writing. Her poetry comes close to the bone. Baring her soul, she invites you in so that you can open your heart and sense its longing. Best with a fresh cup of tea or a glass of wine.”

—Sarita Chawla

“The tenderness and depth of these poems are heart opening. The journey, Rosslyn and her beautiful poems take you through, is so relatable with open heartfelt sensitivity. This book is so important for our times. It’s time to self reflect and heal your pain so the inner authentic self can emerge. This body of work is an inspiration. I read a section everyday.”

—Victoria Morrill

“The pastel cover, the breath of a dandelion blown in the breeze, the quiet sincerity of her voice--these may mislead you into thinking that this tiger has no teeth. But when one sinks into her words, you find the absolute strength of Life forcing its way up, the way a small seed can sprout and force its head through asphalt to blossom, greeting the sun. Give yourself the kindness and inner resolve of her words. You may find you, like she, awakening to life!”

—Richard Wehrman

“The call comes to many--"Who am I, why do I feel, think and act as I do? Most of us run in fear from this question. One day, who knows why, Rosslyn discovered her Brave Heart and took a deep dive into the depths of herself, no longer able to push aside this oh-so-scary quest to "Know Thyself". And all along the way, her empathic nature invites you, and assures you, that the journey to self-understanding uncovers light and joy through the exploration of who you think you are to the experience of who you really are. Through the language of poetry and prose, Rosslyn exquisitely and tenderly beckons us to join her.”

—Laurel Conroy

“Rosslyn has a rare, incredible gift of seeing and articulating the essence of a feeling, a relationship, a situation. The entire book is a turning inward—each poem speaking deeply and precisely to what it means to do that. To feel the energy, the soul, the significance—the weight!—of every action, every thought. My response to most poems is, "Oh, that's what [the poem's topic] feels like." I feel at once lighter and more grounded with each poem I read. It's a magic that can't be articulated as much as felt.”

—Joy M.

This is a magnificent collection of poetry. This ranks in the top 5 of this year (2023). Rosslyn is truly a gifted poet. I highly recommend this to poetry lovers everywhere

—Jim Swenson

“A soulful expedition through the heart, Rosslyn’s poignant memoir, of sorts, takes us to a place we often forget. Part tender teacher and part sacred scout, we are invited to journey within and leave our baggage behind. A beautiful companion for our times, The Weight of My Soul offers us the opportunity to pause for a moment and simply listen.”

—Chris Orzechowski

“Rosslyn Chay shares poems and observations about her life journey, in this beautifully written collection. I moved through "the weight of my soul" on a quiet afternoon, appreciating her courage and talent. She describes moments, filled with feelings that were rich and relatable. If you seek a memorable story, told in poetry, filled with wisdom, lessons and hope, this collection is a wonderful way to spend a day!”

—Anonymous

“I admit I've had this book for a while but circumstances didn't allow for me to read it till now. I'm very pleased that I took the time. Like Shakespeare and Lao-tzu Rosslyn Chay explores the big questions of Life and Death and the sometimes seemingly bigger questions of everything that happens in our day to day in between. While inviting the reader to do the same themselves on their own terms. One of the key reminders I got from reading Rosslyn's courageous, prescient and ultimately intimate poetry is that our lives are a process not a destination. So Rosslyn, and we get to do it too, uses poetic language to wonder over the same materials again and again reaching ever deeper and wider with her feelings, curiosity, relationships and understandings. Highly recommended.”

—Sam Adams

“The Weight of My Soul, is a book that I relate to deeply. I feel it's one women's journey back to herself. I am personally not a big fan of poetry, but I was drawn to this book because the author gives insight via short expressions/explanations and then via reflections and side notes. For me, I can really understand the dynamic of change that was happening for the author who pours her soul out through he amazing ability to create and write poetry followed by the exceptional order and organization of this book. I feel it's completely understandable to even a novice poetry book reader as myself. I keep it by my bedside and find myself reaching for it over and over again. Looking forward to the next installation.”

—Lauren W.