book reviews

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

Book Review: Whispers of the Soul
Introduction In a world where emotions often go unspoken and struggles with mental health are stigmatized, poetry stands as a beacon of light, offering solace and understanding to those navigating the labyrinth of feelings and depression. "Whispers of the Soul" is not just a poetry book; it's a heartfelt exploration of the human experience, a companion for the weary soul, and a testament to the resilience found in the depths of vulnerability.
By laurika nieman2 years ago in Poets
Tears We Cannot Stop
Michael, Beloved of God, the politics of rage--brilliant though you are, oh yes!-- is just a good beginning for all good change,
By Martha Agnes2 years ago in Poets
Inspiring creators (Instagram edition)
Hello everyone! I've been scrolling on Instagram and I found a cute motivational account recently. It is ran by a woman, and she shares kind and powerful messages daily. Her quotes always make me smile when I'm in a bad mood. I kindly recommend you to give a chance to her videos, which shows strenght and softness at once!😊🧙‍♀️
By Anna 2 years ago in Poets
The Gentle Beast
From the east he roams Having never found a home of his own Always dragging his stone with him Wherever he goes it goes
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
absolutely positive.
people struggle to find themselves to find who they are, what they want to do, how they want to be, so on, so forth. from the moment of birth
By Chloe2 years ago in Poets
Echoes of the Metropolis
In the city's heart, where buildings rise, And neon lights paint the urban skies. Amidst the hustle, the frantic pace, A quiet corner, a hidden space.
By Mohameen Moshood2 years ago in Poets
Bitter Greens
Bitter greens Slithering unseen Through my dreams A strenuous subcutaneous existence Complaisance in a crime of the mind
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Love Language
Listening to slow jams in other languages I don’t speak their language But they hear all that languishes in my heart They cut through the pain
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The atrocious contradiction of existence
The atrocious contradiction of existence How ironically does existence glare at our agony Drawing its muse in the hours of our ecstasy
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Echoes of Eternity
In the stillness of night's embrace, Where shadows dance with whispered grace, A symphony of stars ignite, Painting dreams in darkest plight.
By Mohameen Moshood2 years ago in Poets
Oops side down
I don’t know what this is about It is the worst poem Without a doubt In my mind To be alone can be sublime But to feel alone
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
A Scar on My Hearts Ears
There is a scar on my heart’s ears It’s from all the years of abuse I got used to It makes it hard to hear when someone says
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets