book reviews

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

Veiled Whispers: The Enigma of the Invisible Girl. AI-Generated.
Veiled Whispers: The Enigma of the Invisible Girl In realms unseen, a silent war, A girl confronts what lies in store. A heavy heart, a weary soul,
By inspirational poems 2 years ago in Poets
My Favorite Poems on Vocal This Month
I love reading poetry and wanted to share some recent gems I found on Vocal! I believe it's important to uplift other writers, especially when their work resonates with us. Each of the poems below made it onto this list because it made me feel something. If you enjoy them, don't hesitate to clap and comment to support these talented authors.
By Lola Sense2 years ago in Poets
Silenced
I used to marinate myself in emotion Now I sit here numb It’s not that bad really Just strange Feels like all has drained from my brain
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Title: Forest Floor Dreams: A Poetic Exploration of Nature's Understory . AI-Generated.
Forest Floor Dreams: A Poetic Exploration of Nature's Understory In the shadow of the towering oaks, where sunlight softly gleams,
By inspirational poems 2 years ago in Poets
Green Sanctuary: A Poetic Refuge in the Forest . AI-Generated.
Title: Green Sanctuary: A Poetic Refuge in the Forest In the heart where the wild whispers grow, A haven lies where rivers gently flow.
By inspirational poems 2 years ago in Poets
Never Blame Anyone in Your Life: Every Encounter Has Value
The presence of life means that it is a web of interactions with different people and various events. Each of the individuals we come across and each of the interactions we end up having are crucial to our story. It is important not to hold others responsible for the push and pull factors that define our existence in the world, but rather to appreciate everybody’s contribution. That way, every lesson from a particular experience is incorporated, effectively making life happier and more enduring.
By Mohammad Usman2 years ago in Poets
Love Me
Love me Love me now Love me later Love me drunk on happiness Love me sober on hard times Don’t ever let this be over
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
False Flag
We’re all tired of this The braggadocious actors in our theater The false flag notions of progress The boiling oceans of hate and dissent
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
A Breakup Nonet in Verse and Prose
A Breakup Nonet in Verse and Prose The Breakup Nonet (A Poem for Nine Voices) Soprano (The Heartbroken) A hollow ache where passion burned,
By Jannita Mazhar2 years ago in Poets
The metamorphosis of desperation into a field of dandelions
The dramatism of the mortal bane elapsed in its stillness to be, In the pleas of eternal metamorphosis, I wished for the darkness to engulf me.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Behold
Anthem of glory The mightiness of heavens Majesty defined
By Colleen Walters2 years ago in Poets
Numb
I’ve tried going numb Always feeling like I’m under someone’s thumb When I do what they want I’m their hero When I’m anything else I’m scum
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets