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.

THE NAME THAT STARTED IT ALL

“‘Mum’ — the first word I ever truly understood. It means love without limits, support without conditions, wisdom without arrogance, and joy so boundless it lights up the darkest days. A name that holds the universe of my heart.”

A TRIBUTE TO MY MUM

The day I opened my eyes to this earth,

It wasn’t the world I saw, but your worth.

With brown eyes deep as autumn’s hue,

A gaze so wise, forever true.

Your hands, so gentle, held my own,

Guiding me softly to the unknown.

Your hair, kissed by the sun’s embrace,

Framed the kindness etched on your face.

Through every tear, through every fear,

Your voice became the song I’d hear.

You held me close when the nights grew long,

Your love, my fortress, unwavering and strong.

You taught me courage, to stand up tall,

To rise with pride when the world would call.

You showed me beauty in the simplest things,

In whispered prayers and angel’s wings.

A clever mind, a heart so pure,

A friend, a guide, a love so sure.

You judged me fair, yet never cruel,

Your wisdom, Mum, my greatest school.

You gave your all, your dreams, your days,

So I might live in brighter ways.

You built a bridge where none could stand,

And led me safely, hand in hand.

And now, as life moves ever on,

Your lessons linger, your light not gone.

For even when the years grow wide,

You’re here, my Mum, my constant guide.

How little we knew, how blind we’d been,

To all the love you wove unseen.

Your laughter brightened endless skies,

Your happiness, the greatest prize.

So today I say, with every breath,

Your love transcends both time and death.

Mum, my anchor, my closest friend,

Your legacy of love will never end.

To Mum:

The truest word my heart ever knew, the most sacred bond my soul ever held. This is for you — my everything, my always, my forever.