05 Oct

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A Journey Through Tender Moments: A Review of About Time: Poems by Diane Let me take you on a little journey. As I flipped through the pages of About Time: Poems, a collection by Diane that beckoned me with its promise of vulnerability and insight, I found myself transported to a realm where the ordinary was celebrated and the extraordinary nestled within it. A poet's heartfelt observations can often feel like a warm hug, and Diane does just that — wrapping us in the comfort of her carefully woven...

02 Oct

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Review of Find Me as the Creature I Am: Poems by Emily Jungmin Yoon When I first came across Find Me as the Creature I Am, I was immediately drawn in by the title—it evokes such a visceral sense of identity and instinct that I felt a pull to explore what lay within its pages. Emily Jungmin Yoon, a name that has quickly become synonymous with raw and eloquent verse, invites us to reflect on our humanity through the lens of nature, familial ties, and the often tangled web...

19 Aug

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Exploring Grief Through Words: A Review of I Look To The Mourning Sky When I first stumbled upon I Look To The Mourning Sky: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Grieving Heart by the talented author, I felt an immediate connection, as if the universe was nudging me toward this gentle exploration of grief. The title itself evokes such profound imagery, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of curiosity—how could poetry perhaps illuminate this often-dark journey? This collection resonates on multiple levels, weaving together...

04 Aug

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Embracing Family and Resilience: A Review of Grace Notes by Naomi Shihab Nye As I opened the pages of Grace Notes: Poems about Families, I felt an immediate warm embrace from Naomi Shihab Nye’s lyrical voice. Known for her depth and ability to connect, Nye has always found a way to make the intangible aspects of life feel tangible. This collection is a heartfelt celebration of family and the threads that bind us, striking a resonant chord within me as someone who cherishes the complexities of familial relationships. In Grace...

26 Jun

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Dare to Let Go: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Sometimes, a book catches your eye at just the right moment, and that's exactly what happened to me with Dare to Let Go: Poems About Healing and Finding Yourself by Alexandra Vasiliu. The title alone resonates deeply in a world where so many of us grapple with the weight of our pasts, seeking solace and guidance in the process of letting go. As someone navigating life's emotional complexities, I was instantly drawn to this collection, eager to explore its...

23 Jun

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Embracing Hope Through Words: A Review of Stronger than Anxiety by Alexandra Vasiliu I picked up Stronger than Anxiety: Poems about Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Defeating Self-Sabotage, and Building Self-Confidence by Alexandra Vasiliu during a particularly challenging week, hoping to find solace in poetry. Little did I know, this book would become a guiding light—a comforting companion that resonates with the core of our shared struggles against anxiety and self-doubt. Vasiliu’s words have a unique ability to cradle the reader, gently urging them to confront their fears and embrace their...

20 Jun

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Book Review: Healing Is a Gift: Poems for Those Who Need to Grow by Alexandra Vasiliu Every so often, a book finds its way into your life when you need it most. Healing Is a Gift: Poems for Those Who Need to Grow by Alexandra Vasiliu was that book for me. As I navigated through my own trials—heartbreak, self-doubt, and a yearning for inner peace—I stumbled upon this collection of empowering poems, and I can wholeheartedly say it felt as though the author was speaking directly to my soul. Vasiliu's...

05 May

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Exploring the Depths of Human Experience: A Review of Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World It’s not every day that a book captures your heart and invites you into the world of poetry as profoundly as Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World does. I stumbled upon this gem while on holiday in Scotland, where I found a signed edition at Blackwell's in Edinburgh. The experience felt almost serendipitous, as if I was meant to walk through those doors and into the world curated by the...