book reviews
Reviews of the best poetry books, collections and anthologies; discover poems and up-and-coming poets across all cultures, genres and themes.
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A Mother's Love
In the cradle of your arms, I found my start, A love so pure, a beating heart, Your soothing lullabies in the night, Guided me through darkness to the light.
Esther AnimaPublished 7 months ago in Poets Release
Holding it all in Feeling like I can’t win Everything is coming loose Can’t hold on much longer Running for release Time to let it all go
Atomic HistorianPublished 7 months ago in PoetsWhispers in the Shadows
In shadows deep, where light has fled, A heavy heart, a weary head. Depression's grip, a silent foe, It whispers in the dark, so low.
Esther AnimaPublished 7 months ago in PoetsHarvest time Hug
In harvest time's delicate, brilliant hug we find, An adoration that is profound, similar to leaves in the breeze. The trees, they shed their dynamic clothing,
Samar JavaidPublished 8 months ago in PoetsMetamorphosis in its yonder strides in frantic beats
Metamorphosis in its yonder strides in frantic beats The claim of shedding the old skin belies in the challenge of facing the blazing heat
Hridya SharmaPublished 8 months ago in PoetsDear Jada
On the eve before her memoir is set to be released, it's only right that I share my thoughts on Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith is an actress, writer, mother, and wife. However, as of lately, she's only been linked to being a toxic, narcissistic, emotional abuser.
Treasure
Some things in life are worth protecting Some things in life are worth overprotecting Some things in life you just have to let blow away
Cover Girl
Makeup hides your bruises It never did, nor ever will, Hide your pain -Samuel
Dropped Call
Hug me Kiss me Look me in my eyes when we talk Put your phone down I need you to connect with me Not our Wi-Fi - Samuel
Packing
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Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in PoetsAI is Coming for Your Children
Writing prompts are like casting a spell Artificial intelligence is creating a hell What they’re hiding is There’s no math in good writing
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in PoetsUnblemished
The years have taken their toll on the outside But they don’t see her soul The unblemished beauty that radiates from her
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 months ago in Poets