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 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
This is dedicated to my favorite book of all time. Seven men, seven pledges, seven stories to tell, However, there was one lady who wore them so well.
By Hillary11 months ago in Poets
Don't Cry
Don’t cry You never knew them They were never human Nothing but a glimmer A thought Of something you sought Just a thought
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
Do Not Weep by My Grave
"Do not sit by my grave and weep..." Do not sit by my grave and weep.. I am not there...I do not sleep there.. I am a breeze that blows...
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
When night time turns to day
When night time turns to day Tender as a newborn’s cry, Nighttime fades from moon and sky. Softest whispers, hush and glow,
By Marie381Uk 11 months ago in Poets
Amid Heartache
In the midst of the pain of one heart, remember... You have gradually become distant and have gone far... The untimely rain has come
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The Eternal Gaze of Sonder
There is beauty in the world we see, the sky gleams through the radiance of the evening hues of the sunset. The train halts at the destination that glistens with the hustle and bustle of different travellers who are on a quest, some to find peace, joy, and excitement and others to find a purpose.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Poets
Roots of Strength
A well-cared-for tree Roots won't have to search far for food. Compared to a tree that is not tended The roots will not be able to find food.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The True Beauty of a Woman
The beauty of a woman The beauty of a woman is not the beauty of a woman The beauty of a woman is not the beauty of a woman
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Endless Love
Love...... Carrying me in your womb for ten months Turning the sun into milk, drinking it Mother, your virtues are endless
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The River of Thought
In a poem you write... The thoughts that flow, You emerge, Dropped in a stream, The sweetness that is felt, The sorrow that is experienced, oh, trapped,
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Dancing Around Boundaries
Let's set boundaries Who dances around When the dance is not there Oh, mother, how can I make my heart Look away
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The Secret Ingredient: A Granddaughter’s Path to Preservation
The Secret in the Scraps The recipe’s mystique centered on a single instruction: “Stir in the honey last, and never let it boil.” No explanation, just a faded underline beneath the word never. Grandma had followed it religiously, even as I rolled my eyes. “Science can optimize this!” I’d insisted, scribbling calculations on how temperature affects enzymatic properties.
By sasanka perera11 months ago in Poets