book reviews

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

There is no remedy for love but to love more
There is no remedy for love but to love more The taste of love renders the conscience of thee, Impounding on the senses, catastrophizing the stellar of pragmatism in its magnanimity.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
So accept it. Content Warning.
If beloved says Seeing you keeps a smile on my face So...... It should be accepted that (The words of lovers are not false)
By WAQAS AHMAD2 years ago in Poets
The Essence of poetry
Poetry, often referred to as the highest form of literary expression, serves as a unique and powerful mirror reflecting the myriad facets of human existence. From ancient epics to contemporary free verse, poetry captures the spectrum of human emotions, experiences, and thoughts in a concentrated form. This essay explores the essence of poetry and how it mirrors our lives, highlighting its enduring relevance and profound impact on our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
By Agatha Aganyi 2 years ago in Poets
The Unfurling Flame. Content Warning.
The Unfurling Flame The world spreads out, an embroidery so huge, Woven with strings of win and amassed
By Bikash Purkait2 years ago in Poets
A Tapestry of You A Love Poem. Content Warning.
A Tapestry of You: A Love Poem Before you, my reality was a material, huge and pale, Brushed with the grays of normal, a dreary story. The sun rose and set, an anticipated dance, Making no imprint on my spirit, an empty region.
By Bikash Purkait2 years ago in Poets
Lego
Let go and free yourself Take some time to relax And refocus your mind Just sit back and unwind for a while Let go of all your troubles
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Life Means Life. Content Warning.
If I had only a soul, I would be satisfied with your soul, but I also have a body Your shoulders, arms and hands And then you
By WAQAS AHMAD2 years ago in Poets
Death and I had a rendezvous. . Content Warning.
Scrambling through my ecstasies, I stumbled across the depths of blue, On my way to my deathbed, I and Death had a rendezvous.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
The Bridge
Everyone marvels at your beauty and grandeur How you span the gap with such grace They wonder at your strength That is
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Nobody
Nobody asks the sun why it rises Or the moon falls Why the bird sings Or the worm crawls So please Stop asking me why I am the way I am
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
You-11
For the longest time I walked along my own path But then our paths crossed And I knew I’d never be alone againThank 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 Historian2 years ago in Poets
The Gateway
Sometimes I don’t like waking mid-dream Glimpses of other lives Other possible realities They’re why I don’t look in darkened mirrors
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets