book reviews

Reviews of the best poetry books, collections and anthologies; discover poems and up-and-coming poets across all cultures, genres and themes.

Keep on Truckin
Keep on truckin You create nothing but destruction Nothing of value Putrefied pontification Of what you think is best for the nation
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
I Write Everywhere
I have thoughts that run through my head I write them down before they’ve fled Laying in bed When I drive I write everywhere
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
My serendipity
The magic of life An occurrence of a lucky, unplanned, chance discovery which brings about a wonderful euphoric feeling. A beautiful reminder that sometimes the most favorable things in life happens unexpectedly and with every encounter brings about new possibilities.
By Precious Felix3 years ago in Poets
You Terrify Me. Top Story - September 2023.
You terrify me Because from the moment we met I knew We had met before In a waking dream A dream I sought to ignore Something long ago
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
WHEN WE DIE . Content Warning.
In verses old, truths we find, From Ecclesiastes, words of the mind, Dust returns to Earth, spirit to God's grace, In Romans, eternal life through Christ we embrace.
By Miguel Ramirez3 years ago in Poets
Why?
Why? Why do I have to have a reason? For not liking someone For not liking something Have I committed some kind of treason?
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Harry Potter
Hogwarts' halls where magic's true With lightning scar upon his brow A boy named Harry, brave and new Set out on a quest we all know now.
By Karun 3 years ago in Poets
Never Met
Sometimes I wish I had never met you Because when you’re not here I think of you I fear There was nothing ever there Between us
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
The Giggling River's Secret
In a serene valley nestled between two mountains, there flowed a river unlike any other. This river was known as the Giggling River because its water sparkled with laughter-like ripples that echoed throughout the land. People from distant lands came to hear its joyful melodies and feel its calming presence.
By Eddie Sayoo3 years ago in Poets
Writing Is My Superpower
Cower before me You infernal machine See all I have created Worlds, both loved and hated They feed you words But you are our scourge
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Wrapped In You
It is true I’m forever wrapped in you As you are in me From the moment we met We didn’t know what we would get It was more than either of us ever bet
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
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William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
By Naw Kan3 years ago in Poets