08 Oct

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The Complete Rhyming Dictionary: Including The Poet's Craft Book – A Must-Have for Every Wordsmith As a writer and occasional poet, I have always been enchanted by the musicality of language. When I stumbled upon The Complete Rhyming Dictionary: Including The Poet's Craft Book, I was instantly intrigued. It's not every day that a book promises over 60,000 rhymes and insights into the craft of poetry itself! Compiled in a beautifully updated and accessible format, this dictionary is true treasure for anyone who finds solace in rhythm and verse. An...

29 Sep

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Book Review: Why Poetry by Matthew Zapruder As someone whose relationship with poetry has ebbed and flowed over the years, I was drawn to Why Poetry by Matthew Zapruder with a tantalizing mix of hope and skepticism. Would this book finally bridge the gap for me between sheer admiration and utter confusion? With a title that read like an enthusiastic manifesto, I dove in, eager to explore what poetry could offer beyond my high school classroom experience. Zapruder’s infectious passion is palpable from the outset. He argues that our traditional...

26 Sep

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Poetry: A Blank Book to Write Your Own Poetry – A Journey of Self-Expression As a lover of both reading and writing, I often find myself enchanted by the delicate dance of words that poetry embodies. When I stumbled upon Poetry: A Blank Book to Write Your Own Poetry, I felt an immediate pull, lured not just by the promise of blank pages, but also by the elegant design and opportunity for personal expression it offered. This poetry journal invites us to unleash our creativity, and it's as much...

17 Sep

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The Singing Word: A Journey Through 168 Years of Atlantic Poetry There’s something about poetry that feels like a conversation across time—a bridge connecting us to the thoughts, emotions, and landscapes of those who walked this earth before us. The Singing Word: 168 Years of Atlantic Poetry intrigued me from the moment I stumbled upon it. Perhaps it was the allure of an anthology that spans nearly two centuries, curated by the talented Poetry Editor at The Atlantic. This collection promises not just to showcase words, but to weave...

12 Sep

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The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets by Ted Kooser As a lifelong lover of poetry often captivated by its haunting rhythms and delicate nuances, the title "The Poetry Home Repair Manual" by Ted Kooser intrigued me immediately. Here was a renowned poet—U.S. Poet Laureate for a reason—offering to guide us through the intricate landscape of poetic creation, much like a trusted friend armed with a toolbox filled with wisdom. I felt a mix of excitement and curiosity, wondering how Kooser, with over forty years of...

09 Sep

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Finding Depth in Brevity: A Review of A Thousand Little Things: One-line Poems to Spark a Thought by Ty Gardner In a world that often feels chaotic and noisy, the power of simplicity can be a refreshing reprieve. That’s exactly what drew me to A Thousand Little Things: One-line Poems to Spark a Thought by Ty Gardner. The idea of distilling profound human experiences into single lines sparked my curiosity. I’ve always believed that sometimes the most striking truths are hidden in the smallest, most unassuming phrases, and this...

06 Sep

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My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth - A Review As someone who has always been captivated by the power of words, I was drawn to My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth by Patrice Vecchione the moment I encountered it. The title itself resonated with a deep part of me—a blend of chaos and calm, of emotions yearning for expression. As I delved into Vecchione's guide, I found myself not just reading, but truly...

31 Aug

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Unlocking Creativity and Emotions: A Review of Journal Prompt Poetry by Bonnie A. Ross As a lifelong journaler, I've often found solace in the blank pages waiting patiently for my thoughts. Yet, like many, I sometimes struggle to penetrate the surface of my own mind. When I stumbled upon Journal Prompt Poetry: Unlock Creative Flow, Emotional Release, and Daily Inspiration with the Power of Verse by Bonnie A. Ross, I felt an instant spark of excitement. This book promised not just prompts, but a pathway to emotional exploration through...

25 Aug

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Embracing Nature, One Poem at a Time: A Review of A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year As someone who often finds solace in the gentle embrace of nature, the title A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year immediately captured my heart. Compiled by the talented editors at Batsford, this anthology promises to whisk readers away into a world woven with the beauty and bounty of the natural environment, offering a poem for each night as a soothing prelude to sleep. I decided to keep...

25 Aug

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Embracing the Spooky: A Review of The Stasi Poetry Circle by Lutz Seiler Have you ever encountered a book that feels like a secretive whisper, echoing through a peculiar age? That was my experience with Lutz Seiler’s The Stasi Poetry Circle: The Creative Writing Class That Wasn’t. As a reader, I find myself baffled and fascinated by the intersections of art and authoritarianism. This unique mix of themes drew me into the enigmatic world of East German poets intertwined with the chilling apparatus of the Stasi, and I couldn’t...