Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes - Poems and Song Lyrics by Aleksandr Alexandrovich is a heartfelt collection that invites readers into the intimate world of the author’s thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. This illustrated edition, the first part of his English-language poetry collection, is a beautiful blend of evocative verses and vibrant digital art that enriches reading. Through his poetry, Alexandrovich explores universal themes such as love, loss, identity, friendship, and the passage of time. His words are filled with longing and introspection, reflecting his life as an immigrant from Belarus and his enduring connection to his homeland. Alexandrovich’s reflections on life’s routines, dreams, and challenges are expressed with sincerity and vulnerability, making the book a touching and memorable read.

The illustrations accompanying the poems bring the words to life, creating a vivid visual experience for the reader. The images complement the poems’ themes, adding meaning and enhancing the text’s emotional impact. The recurring motif of courage, particularly the courage to live authentically and embrace life’s ups and downs, serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of existence. Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes is a poetic journey that speaks to the heart, offering moments of reflection and inspiration. It recognizes life’s complexities and the enduring power of love, friendship, and hope. Alexandrovich's poetry is reminiscent of the emotional depth and lyrical style of poets like Pablo Neruda and Rainer Maria Rilke, who explore the human condition and the beauty of existence through evocative imagery and heartfelt reflections. Aleksandr Alexandrovich’s words and art create a harmonious blend that leaves a lasting impression, encouraging readers to find the courage to live fully and embrace the beauty of the world around them.

Where I Am Who I Am is the first book in the Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes – Poems and Song Lyrics poetry collection by Aleksandr Alexandrovich, and is a deeply personal and introspective book with universal themes. The poems are distinctive and address loneliness, love, identity, the passage of time, hope, and related themes. I was moved by the voice of the persona and the poet’s skillful rhyming, and how each poem captures an experience, a thought, a reality, or even a feeling or movement. The author makes you appreciate the fleeting nature of life, feel the longing for a genuine connection, and enjoy the different aspects of the soul. “A Plea in the Night” and “Where Hope Resides” are among my favorite poems, and I enjoyed their beauty and how well the author conveys emotions. The repetition of lines underlines the sense of longing and despair.

Where I Am Who I Am is one of those rare poetry collections where you read and enjoy the majority of the poems. There is a musical feel about these poems that, when combined with the depth of thought and emotion, makes them utterly delightful. The imagery is bolstered by the illustrations accompanying the poems, where he compares the struggles of life to castles built from broken dreams or roses blossoming in winter. I enjoyed poems like “Café au Lait” and how well the poet highlights fleeting moments of intimacy with a warm, jazzy tone. At the same time, “Castles” examines the fragile nature of dreams and the loneliness associated with disillusionment. The use of repetition, such as “Come what may” and “Just you and I, sir,” highlights the earnestness in the tone and the musical quality of the poems. Where I Am Who I Am by Aleksandr Alexandrovich thrusts you into a maze of emotions, and the delightful, the thoughtful, the joyful, and the despairing moments of life.

Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes is a collection of poems and song lyrics, with accompanying art by Aleksandr Alexandrovich. It highlights the beauty and hardships of life, love, and relationships. It encourages readers not just to exist, but to hold on to the things that bring them happiness even in dark moments. The author takes readers to a mysterious café where a man hopes and dreams, a castle of walls built from pain, and an internet spot where digital connections can be made with loved ones. The book covers the pain of being alone and separated from family, a mother's love, the guilt of hurting someone, and the desire to find healing through love and forgiveness. It also shares great advice on friendships, living courageously, and not letting hard times bring you sorrow, but always living positively and finding moments to dance in the rain.

Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes is a thought-provoking collection that will make you reflect on Aleksandr Alexandrovich's experiences and your own. Life is very dynamic, and we meet different people every day with whom we make memories and who have an impact on our lives. This collection will make you think about them, the dreams you share with them, and the hope of seeing them again. I love that each poem tells a story and transports you to familiar places that revive memories that you can relate to. What makes this book stand out is the rhymes and the repeated words and phrases. They remind me of the poetic techniques used in classic poems and children’s songs, which makes the work even more memorable. The beautiful digital images add color and perfectly complement the poems. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves poems about living life to the fullest, letting go of pain and sorrow, and holding on to cherished moments.

Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes – Part 1: Where I Am Who I Am by Aleksandr Alexandrovich is a moving collection of poems and lyrics that center on connections and life’s ups and downs. The author reminds readers that we only have one life, and we have to take every opportunity to live and experience all that we can. He touches on both the beauty and heartbreak of love, the pain of regrets, and hope for reconciliation. He talks about loneliness and the search for a place where you belong and are accepted for who you are. There are poems on losing loved ones, parents and their children, and great tips on relationships and finding friends that will stay even when times get tough. It also covers the importance of learning from hardships, the passage of time, and appreciating the little moments that seem insignificant but form the backbone of who we are.

Lonely Fellow’s Rhymes is a beautiful collection that uses storytelling and visuals to make you feel and think about life, love, hopes, and dreams. The poems are like the thoughts that come to you when you are alone and reflecting on experiences you have had throughout your life. Those moments when everything has quietened down, and you are vulnerable, are when we are the most honest. Aleksandr Alexandrovich draws inspiration for his poems from his experiences as an immigrant in America, his identity as a husband, father, and son, and moments of self-discovery. What I really like is how he celebrates the whole varied range of life. He doesn’t shy away from joy or pain. Instead, he brings them out in stories that stick with you and visuals that catch your eye. If you’re into poetry that actually feels real and motivates you to live with more courage and honesty, this collection is worth your time. It’s the kind of collection that makes you want to keep going, no matter what life throws at you.