Poetry

Echoes Lost in Stars: Poe...

PS Conway (Literary Revelations)

| Reviewed by Elena Enger

Echoes Lost in Stars by PS Conway is a poetic journey that explores the human experience through its connections with nature, mythology, and love. The poetry collection is imbued with captivating imagery that appeals to the senses and insightful lines illuminating readers' imaginations. This profound, powerful, and extensive collection of poems is uncannily precise and beautifully tuned. It is also direct and infused with metaphorical language, giving it a universal appeal. The imagery is striking, exciting readers in unspeakable ways. In ''Ear...

Echoes Lost in Stars: Poe...

PS Conway (Literary Revelations)

| Reviewed by Matthew Novak

Echoes Lost in Stars by PS Conway is an exceptional collection of poetry that beautifully illustrates how the author’s mind works, featuring streams of emotions, bursts of insights, and experiences that underline the speaker’s humanity. Elegant, profound, and utterly captivating, these poems of varying lengths and styles examine different themes — the love for nature, loneliness, and solitude, love and loss, humanity and the beauty of human encounters, and much more. Conway’s diction is deceptively simple, but the thoughts are profound, and a m...

The Valley of Your Life

Mari-Carmen Marin (Shanti Arts LLC (April 30, 2024))

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

The Valley of Your Life: Ekphrastic Poems by Mari-Carmen Marin is a poignant, poetic exploration that interweaves personal reflections, historical pain, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Each section, titled after visual art pieces, is a launching point for an introspective examination of life’s many facets—from love and solitude to trauma and healing. This intricate canvas of imagery and emotion highlights the profound connections between poetry and visual art, inviting readers to see the world through a dual lens. “The Dance of Life,...

Sin and I

Travis Hupp (Atmosphere Press)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

Sin and I by Travis Hupp is an evocative collection of poetry that explores the nuanced intersections of faith, rebellion, and self-acceptance within a context marked by personal and societal turmoil. Split into thematic sections—Anger, Politics, Metaphysical, Despair, Hope, and Love—Hupp’s work is a dynamic journey navigating through raw emotions and profound reflections. Hupp’s style is marked by raw, unfiltered language and vivid imagery that encapsulate the complex nature of his experiences and observations. The author’s direct and oft...

Send Down the Master in P...

A. Keith Carreiro (Copper Beech Press)

| Reviewed by Daniel Rhodes

Send Down the Master in Person: Reflections on Adolf Eichmann by A. Keith Carreiro is a trailblazing tribute to the generation that fought against the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Carreiro's work is an annotated narrative that examines the depths of Adolf Eichmann's role in orchestrating the Holocaust while also paying homage to those who fought against such unspeakable evil. Written from the perspective of a fictitious Mossad agent involved in Eichmann's capture, the work paints a vivid portrait of the horrors unleashed by the Nazis and th...

short poems, long tales

Rashid Osmani (Independent Publishing, Amazon)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

Short Poems, Long Tales by Rashid Osmani is a collection that transcends the traditional boundaries of poetry, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through nuanced experiences of the personae. Through succinct verses, Osmani explores themes of love, loss, introspection, and the human condition with a reflective and evocative voice. In “Pet People,” Osmani muses on the symbiotic relationship between humans and their pets, exploring the shades of companionship and the pursuit of love. He captures the bittersweet reality of seeking solace...

The Empowerment Alphabet

J.C. Dilley (selfpublishing.com)

| Reviewed by Daniel Rhodes

In The Empowerment Alphabet by J.C. Dilley presents a unique and inspiring collection of poetry to guide readers through life's challenges with wisdom, resilience, and empowerment. Through the lens of each letter of the alphabet, Dilley delivers poignant verses that offer solace, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on personal growth. In “Dear Insecurity,” Dilley addresses the universal struggle with self-doubt and the quest for self-acceptance. Lines like “When compliments arrive, I won’t decline, I’ll welcome accolades and make t...

It's This

Laura Foley (Fernwood Press)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

Laura Foley's poetry collection It's This is a luminous exploration of the intricate tapestry of life, love, loss, and the profound transformation within relationships and ourselves. Through spare yet melodic language, Foley delves into the depths of human experience, finding solace and joy amidst the complexities of existence. At the heart of this collection is a contemplation of presence and acceptance as the speaker captures the ebb and flow of life's seasons and landscapes. Foley's keen eye examines fleeting moments with grace, whether it's...

To Water Her Garden: A jo...

Samira Mahmoodi (Self)

| Reviewed by Cristina Prescott

To Water Her Garden: A Journey of Self-Discovery by Samira Mahmoodi is a poignant collection of poems about healing, self-love, forgiveness, and self-discovery. With each poem, Mahmoodi's words resonate with raw emotion, inviting readers to embark on a profound journey of introspection and growth. The poems in this collection are not mere words on a page; they are windows into the author's soul. Mahmoodi's ability to convey the tenderest and rawest of human emotions is remarkable. Readers get glimpses of her vulnerability, feel her pain as she...

Love is a Jigsaw Puzzle

Penelope Barber (Penelope Barber)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

Love is a Jigsaw Puzzle by Penelope Chaisson is a dazzling and deeply moving collection of poems that skillfully unravels the intricate tapestry of love. Featuring four parts, each a thematic exploration of the myriad emotions and experiences that resonate profoundly with women. Chaisson's remarkable talent for capturing the nuances of human emotion is on full display throughout this collection, making it an emotionally charged and introspective journey through the labyrinth of love. Love is a Jigsaw Puzzle is intimate yet inspir...

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