Poetry
19a The Trip —by Sharmagne Leland-St. John, Illustrated by Melissa Bergemeier
This delightfully written and richly illustrated book is a perfect children’s book. It is the magical story of a young boy, Michael, and the little mouse who took him on a midnight adventure around the world.
Allegro to Life by Earl Vincent de Berge
I met the author and his wife, Suzanne, several years ago over lunch in Phoenix discussing fundraising strategies for an NGO they set up in Guatemala, “Seeds for a Future,” which provides training to impoverished rural women in and around Chocolá on the South coast, to improve family access to food and nutrition.
Shared Universe By Paul Vermeersch
The cover of this seven section book is striking and draws you in. Setting expectations aside, Vermeersch lets the reader encounter a unique group of poems.
Orpheus in our World By Patricia Keeney
This book is divided into four sections and is a new adaptation on orphic hymns. The author was inspired during a meal in Athens. It is a unique presentation of a poem and then a dialogue after illustrating the poem.
Not Even Laughter By Phillip Crymble
The four sections of this book (House Reel, Travelogue, Answer Print, End Title) are intriguing. The author extends that creativity with an opening poem, “Luminology.” The way his book is put together is reminiscent of a play or movie.
The Other Life By Patrick Connors
This line “The best poems are written to be read by anyone” in Patrick Connors’ poem “To the Point” sums up what poetry should be.
Undertow by PJ Thomas
For her first book of poetry, PJ Thomas writes compelling, flavorful verses. Her poems are magnetic and hook the reader from the very first line.
The Blue Moth of Morning Paperback by P. C. Vandall
P.C. Vandall creates a poetry book in stages: egg, caterpillar, cocoon, and moth which peeks the interest of the reader upon opening the book. Her poems capture a contemplative imagination.
Divided Paperback by Linda Frank
Linda Frank’s writing seeps into the souls of the animal and insect world to bring us clever poetical creations.
Rain Shadow (Robert Kroetsch Series)by Nicholas Bradley
Bradley writes delicate but precise nature poetry. It takes skill to pull off poems about landscapes, animals, etc.