book reviews

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

Prison of Pain
We’d rather enjoy our prison of pain Than risk the freedom of love Because we know what the cell feels like Rather than the warmth of their arms
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Wrapped
I’m far more messed up Than I thought Forever bled Of any “normal” thought Against them all I have fought I don’t know what you want
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
The Eye
Hemorrhaging hypocrisy Of one way conversations You’re judging me When all I see is beauty How are you supposed to see me
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Community
It’s the end of the day Take me to the house of cards Take to where the bards play Take me out to the yard Where we can be merry
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Guns, Gems and Steel
Between two camps, a stark divide One thrives, while the other hides Why the contrast, one may inquire Courage blooms in the breath of Dali's fire
By Zenny3 years ago in Poets
Beauty
The sunrise will never know its beauty For it is too far No matter how much we shout The clouds will never know how soft they are
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Drifting
Many of us do not know what we want in the moment until it passes Drowned in life’s vastness So take all of your chances Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
"Why So Books Have So Many Words?"
"Why do books have so many words?" you asked me. “So many” is a relative term. If it is an engrossing book, one that I have eagerly read
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in Poets
Time Witch
Enter the bubble of the time witch Watch as your mind drifts into a ditch Here there are no watches Just swatches of protruding pasts
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Mirror
Smoke and mirrors Are all that hide my fears You want in But little do you know I’ve given you more of an inside look Than most have ever taken
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
You-3
You make my life wonderful Sometimes we hurt each other When we stumble and fall But without you I wouldn’t have it all
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
Something, Somewhere
Watching you from afar Breaks me Watching you struggle with your sisyphean task Give me your time, is all I ask Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets