book reviews

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

Clean Energy
Clean energy is mine. A pure, bright light emanates from inside me. Those who allow it to penetrate them from within feel its warmth and glow. It’s a warmth I once felt only from a strong drink—
By Silent Truth 2 months ago in Poets
Who Needs Foreign Enemies?
Hey, hey, Trooper Bob LeMay / Remember when celebrity became you for a day? Rebranded yourself / as a contrarian cunt,
By Chris Z3 months ago in Poets
We Cry Differently, But We Hurt the Same
We cry differently, some in silence, some out loud, some behind closed doors, some in crowded rooms
By Artical Media3 months ago in Poets
A Letter to My Readers:
Dear friends, I have some news that fills me with joy and gratitude: my poetry will be included in the upcoming global anthology, The World in Our Words II, curated by the extraordinary Australian author/poet Stephanie Rowe. I am still pinching myself - being part of a collection that brings together poets from every corner of the world is a dream I never imagined would come true.
By S.E.Linn3 months ago in Poets
"Intimidation" - The Best Way To Describe "MY - self", you can ask any person OUTSIDE!
Here IS a list of all the POSITIVES I have - for a relationship lasting "49 years"! I yell - positive! I cook - positive!
By 365poetry3 months ago in Poets
(sighs) I'm different - I am, are you??
He stared at me, I know he thought I said something - but.. I don't know, I need friends!? I don't know why it's difficult to explain - "NOT" being ATTRACTIVE!?
By 365poetry3 months ago in Poets
Official Notice: Preservation of the Heart
Attention. This is an official notice to all residents of the inner landscape. Your heart requires daily inspection. Neglect may lead to quiet corrosion, unnoticed at first, creeping through thoughts like fog through a forest.
By Sound and Spirit3 months ago in Poets
A PSA For Future Generations
I can’t explain why But we told ourselves a big lie We told ourselves we had defeated fascism But there was a schism In the streets we shouted their defeat
By Atomic Historian3 months ago in Poets
Rise Within
You are not weak for feeling pain, Nor small for shedding tears. Every scar you carry inside Is proof you faced your fears.
By Artical Media3 months ago in Poets
Rise on Your Own Terms
You don’t have to run where the crowd has gone, Or chase every dream that is loudly drawn. Walk your path, steady, honest, and true,
By Artical Media3 months ago in Poets
What the Light Took
I was intact before you. *** Not whole. Just unbroken. *** The dark knew me. It kept its distance. *** Then you arrived
By Aarsh Malik3 months ago in Poets
Empty Pocket
My pocket hangs with open air, No weight of coins, no riches there. It knows the shape of want and need, A quiet place where thoughts take seed.
By shaoor afridi3 months ago in Poets