book reviews
Reviews of the best poetry books, collections and anthologies; discover poems and up-and-coming poets across all cultures, genres and themes.
The Things I Never Said at Her Funeral
I didn’t speak at her funeral. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I couldn’t. Because my voice caught somewhere between my ribs and my throat and refused to come out. Because the things I had to say didn’t feel like they’d fit in a neat paragraph of remembrance. Because how do you summarize a person in a few minutes when they took up your whole heart for years?
By Jawad Khan7 months ago in Poets
How to Safely Buy Verified Cash App Account in 2025
How to Spot a Real Verified Cash App Account Seller In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, peer-to-peer platforms like Cash App have transformed the way we transfer money, manage funds, and handle banking services. But with such widespread adoption, there's been a parallel rise in scammers and fraudulent sellers, particularly those peddling Cash App accounts under the guise of legitimacy. Distinguishing a real verified Cash App account seller from a scammer is more vital than ever, especially for individuals and businesses relying on financial services platforms for everyday transactions.
By James Antonucci7 months ago in Poets
What Counts as a Novel Anymore?
Somewhere between poetry and parable is the bleed into the margins. The Brash and Plum by Ashlan Chidester is one of those strange paradoxes. If anything, this book reminded me that literature is still wild. Understanding is not a prerequisite for the wisp and meander, as the author would exhale in stale, I am sure.
By Andrea Chavez7 months ago in Poets
William Shakespeare
More than merely England’s national poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) stands as a colossus astride Western culture, a foundational architect of language, storytelling, and our very understanding of the human condition. His works, penned over 400 years ago, remain startlingly alive, performed incessantly globally, quoted unconsciously daily, and mined endlessly for psychological, philosophical, and political insight. To engage with Shakespeare is to engage with the core of what it means to be human.
By zakir ullah khan7 months ago in Poets
The Last Vote
Ethan Clarke’s hands trembled as he gripped the cold metal railing of his balcony. Below, the streets buzzed with the fading cheers from his election rally. At twenty-eight, he was the youngest provincial assembly member ever elected from his district — a victory that surprised even his closest supporters.
By Arshad khan7 months ago in Poets
