Poetry
THE MELANCHOLY LIFE OF DORIS MENNING
The titles are an artwork unto themselves. They are clever and well-formed. A good title is as much as part of a poem as the verses, lines and spaces and/or punctuation that make up each one.
A Poet’s Perspective
So many times as poets we are told to not write poems about ourselves and to also not write about writing poetry in a poem. But, it’s such an inherent part of your life as a poet and why not write about it?
Don’t Fret (Jazz Poems) Michael L. Newell
A musical book of poetry awaits in this new collection by Michael L. Newell. The poems are all musical or music related, hence the title. The author states many of the poems were previously published in “Jerry Jazz Musician.” That publication also inspired the author to turn his poems into this manuscript.
Night School: Selected Early Poems
He begins the book with a coming of age poem and from there goes into poems about such things as meditation, a tool and dye shop, tattoos, black coffee and Garrison Keillor just to name a few. The subjects may seem diverse but the book meshes well together as a whole.
‘Remember in Pieces’ by Linda Hegland
Life is a puzzle. Many a soul have tried to decode it in their own unique ways. When we look at it with a microscopic detail, it is but a culmination of moments and memories, expectations and experiences.
DEAR BLUE HARP STRUMMING SKY
This book overall gives a sense of going on a journey of sorts and also offers somewhat of a comfort all at once – it’s as if the poems will be with you every step on your way.
THE SOJOURNER - SELECTED HAIKU
In this new book of haiku, Stefanie Bennett offers many works that speak to her accomplishments as a well established poet. Bennett also has many other achievements in music, education and so much more.
A Fortune Cookie Tree of Content
These two poems alone are worth reading this book! Who hasn’t wanted to verbalize in some way, shape or form what their pets might be thinking and/or would say in words?
‘My Photos of Sicily’ by Allan Lake
This book is an anthology of poems, which holds a unique to itself presence. Allan has penned the experience of a tourist on his visit to the lovely and beautiful Mediterranean city of Sicily.
A Sea of Expectations by Jens Fink-Jensen
The stage is set for the poems to follow and perhaps the overall themes to be found within this new book as well. It’s a peaceful opening, and one of deep creative thoughts.