book reviews

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

What We Write About
”What we write about; we are.” I read that today in Class By Stephanie Land. I read her writing And I learned more about
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
"A Rooftop Serenade: Echoes of Love Amidst the Urban Symphony"
In the heart of the bustling city of Veridian, where skyscrapers touched the clouds and the streets hummed with the rhythm of life, lived a young woman named Emma. She was a free spirit, her laughter echoing through the city like a melody. Emma's days were filled with the energy of the urban landscape, but beneath the surface, she longed for a connection that transcended the transient nature of city life.
By Med Karim2 years ago in Poets
Wasted Love by Poppy
heartfelt, heartbreaking full of beautiful sadness stunning collection * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: This is a missed-the-deadline-for-Matthew's challenge entry that I'm posting anyway. I still will do a review for BookClub, but felt this was a fitting way to show some love for Poppy's beautiful, if sad, book of wonderful poetry.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Repair
Here I sit Working as hard as I can Parts squeaking and grinding Everything overheating Everyday they use me Abuse me
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Armor
As I climbed inside of you You I thought I became harmless I took up arms Against all that would do me harm I fought every battle I could
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
"The Glowstone Chronicles: A Tapestry of Dreams and Unity"
Once upon a time in a small, quaint village nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, there lived a peculiar phenomenon known as the Glowstone. Legend had it that this mystical stone possessed the power to illuminate the darkest corners of the heart and bring joy to the weariest souls.
By Med Karim2 years ago in Poets
Misplaced
In the domains of shadows, where remnants of the past cling, There's a story there, big and stark, The poetry of a soul gathered and lost.
By Vijay Kumar2 years ago in Poets
Abecedarian
It appears that you are referring to a piece of writing or idea known as "Abecedarian." The Abecedarian approach is an early childhood education strategy that emphasizes development through intense, structured interventions, especially for children from low-income families. It usually entails offering enriching surroundings, engaging activities, and regular interactions from an early age—often beginning in infancy.
By Vijay Kumar2 years ago in Poets
3 apples that changed the world
1. the apple of knowledge (Eve): Eve was tempted to eat from the tree of knowledge of Good and evil. The human ate from the forbidden fruit and gave some to the man who also ate it, the discover the naked and make fig leaf cloth.now we all know that because of the Apple men gain the ability of knowledge which LEDs to the advancement of the Earth.
By Akerele Emmanuel2 years ago in Poets
The Feast
Acorns abound on the ground Baking bread makes a wondrous sound Cooling cookies crackle and pop as we Drop more doughnuts in oil
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Here's my secret, it's very simple: you can only truly see with the heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes.
"Here's my secret, it's very simple: you can only truly see with the heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes.” The essential is invisible to the eyes. The truth is seen only with the heart. It sees and feels the important things, like hugging someone you haven't seen in a long time. You feel the love with which you hug him. You feel his love. You feel calm. They are the real things, they are the essentials.
By Black Belt in Business2 years ago in Poets
The Litmus test of Democracy
We bow before the very holy eyes, Of the goddess residing in the skies. We worship the girls as the deities of righteousness,
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets