The Perfect Storm: Poetry Lobby by Louis Willie Thomas JR is a collection of poems mostly about the prevailing conditions in present society. The poet shares his thoughts on various other topics in a very simple way and his strophes make an impact on readers...

A Moat is Not a Goat – Poems for Clever Little Girls by Elsa Takaoka is a collection of delightful and imaginative stories for young children, all beautifully illustrated by Fanny Liem. Each story is told as a poem and takes the reader on a...

“The three o’ clock in the morning sessions” is described as a book on loss and unrequited love. However, several poems at the beginning paint love beautifully and are full of joy. Whether the tone is bittersweet is largely up to the reader’s interpretation. There...

Issues of the Heart by Snook is an idealist’s and realist’s work. It’s the inner thoughts of a person aware of life’s lessons, emotions and imperfections. It deals with sacrifices, forgiveness, anger, love, and confusion, in clearly written poems that deal with different experiences in...

We Whisper: And Other Poems is a touching collection of poetry by a gay black American author, Cedric Jones. Cedric is a talented writer and several themes are addressed simply and poignantly. The poem “I am more” is a stark and beautiful work where the...

Love and Ink by Kiana Donae is a collection of poems that reveals the personal and intimate view of the author on life, loss, love, virtue and many other emotions. It speaks directly to readers without any shortcuts. The emotions are intense, unapologetic and provocative,...

Window of Within: Nature by Nicole Anderson is an uplifting collection of poems that calms the mind of the reader. It revolves around the concept of Nature being the ultimate healer in one's life. Nature speaks to our souls in many ways. It's just that...

The Virtual Tablet of Irma Tre is a beautiful book of poetry, but with deeper meaning than one might expect. Marie Lecrivain has emulated steps along a spiritual journey, describing them in compelling terms to rip open her psyche and display the transformations and obstacles...

In Shadows is a collection of poetry written by Jason Leonard which covers deeply emotional issues such as love and betrayal. Everyday subjects are examined closely. I felt the disillusionment the author had towards love in Behind Me is Love, as well as a host...

Live Etah: Dream For Now by Delano Johnson and Callie Johnson (from the Realistic Poetry Reality Series) is a darkly powerful cautionary tale in poetic form – a wrenching reminder that in this world of temptation and guilty pleasures, but for the grace of God,...