book reviews
Reviews of the best poetry books, collections and anthologies; discover poems and up-and-coming poets across all cultures, genres and themes.
"Chains of the Passed:A Journey to Metamorphosis"
In shadows deep, I close my eyes, A figure there, in darkness lies, A wavering soul, hard to discern, The echoes of the past, they churn.
Jeni JacksonPublished 9 months ago in PoetsAn Ode to Odes
Who writes an ode to odes? Who dares to be so bold? Or is it all just a load A pile of… Okay just wrap it up It’s too dumb
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in PoetsPantser
HOOONNNEEEYYY!! Where are my pants? I laugh at that line every time And every time I hear the word pantser That’s where my mind goes
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in PoetsMotivate
There may be speed bumps in your path. But little faith in your ambition There should be no restraint. Go for what makes you happy,
Unseen Friend
Unseen Friends from Facebook are more, In the modern world Losing the greatness of friendship Going somewhere Towards death.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Bike race? No challenge... Bat country; drug use: noted. Sad truth? U.S. knows... Ralph Steadman's wild line (and he was not even there!)
Kendall DefoePublished 9 months ago in PoetsMy Journey with Vocal Media
The Coming of Vocal Media Vocal Media is a powerful internet based stage that encourages a comprehensive local area of journalists, makers, and perusers. Sent off as a progressive distributing stage, it gives an interesting an open door yearning for and prepared essayists the same to share their substance and get appreciation from a huge crowd. The stage empowers commitments in a wide cluster of classes, from provocative assessment parts of charming brief tales and wise verse.
PRAISEE pra1zeePublished 9 months ago in PoetsThe Oxford English Dictionary
Volumes admired; Made portable; made over... A Scrabble tempter! * Thank you for reading!
Kendall DefoePublished 9 months ago in PoetsExpression
When is a poem not a poem? Short answer? When you want to cheat the system a little bit. Why cheat the system? Because sometimes 600 words is too much, but Vocal has no other place for short articles. But also, this article is more about my poetry than not. So, perhaps I’m cheating the system less than I think. But anyway, I wanted to take a moment to talk about expressing one’s self.
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in PoetsHouse of Leaves
House of leaves, I've bought Expecting a crazy trip Hope I survive it * Thanks for reading! Flipping the current trend of Haiku Book Reviews, I've done this Preview for a book I've just bought and wanted to read for a while. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.
Paul StewartPublished 9 months ago in PoetsHaiku Book (series) Review: Lord of the Rings
The Fellowship of the Ring Bilbo's birthday trick Frodo must destroy the Ring The Fellowship breaks. * The Two Towers Rohan and Helm's Deep
Natasja RosePublished 9 months ago in PoetsBlood Ideology
Salazar's pure blood Ideology tainted The name of Hogwarts The founders argued The topic: Blood Purity Witch hunts were too real
Thavien YliasterPublished 9 months ago in Poets