Poetry
Altered States Paperback – February 18, 2023 by Alan Catlin (Author)
Alan Catlin has always been a favorite poet of mine. He’s a staple in all types of poetry publications so I when I see his name in a journal or E-zine I’m looking at, I always look forward to reading it.
LOST IN THE COLORS Paperback – April 24, 2023 by IRMA KURTI (Author)
The poetry collection has amazing vitality and power. Many of these poems show the poet’s most impassioned moods, and are characterised by impressive felicity of style and subtle diction.
Hungry Tigers Paperback – April 5, 2023 by Catfish McDaris (Author)
Overall, the poem seems to be exploring themes of transience, loss, and the power of nature to evoke intense emotions. The use of sensory language and metaphors creates a dreamlike quality that invites the reader to interpret and find meaning in the images presented.
Secrets of the Wind by Robert L. Martin
There’s a variety of work with varying themes in Martin’s new collection. His poems are mostly free verse with a bit of form thrown in here and there. His poems are put together in an original way.
Hometown Folks by Kenneth Pobo
This short collection of poetry packs a punch with instant verbiage and remarkable prose. Many of the poems are previously published, but Pobo has done an excellent job in arranging them in a good complementary order in his new book.
The Neon Rosary - ekphrases in tiny prose poems by Lorette C. Luzajic
Luzajic is the founder and editor of “The Ekphrastic Review.” She also teaches poetry, writes, edits and much more. According to her Bio “she views art as a way for people to connect with others in different times, places and idea frameworks.”
The Four Hinges of the World by Carlos Reyes
Reyes compares flecks in the eyes to birds, poetry work to being trapped in a spider web, and a beard to keeping time. He puts just enough wrinkles into his lines to give one food for thought. He has a good ear and eye for poetry.
The Rhino Narrative by Theodore Worozbyt
Worozbyt sets the stage for his book with his first poem entitled “The Night.” It is an eerie poem. One that makes you want to look over your shoulder, wonder about if there’s more beyond what you see when you look at something, and sets the senses into gear or perhaps a high alert. This is a fabulous way to start off a new book of poems.
The Stone Mason's Notebook Paperback – May 10, 2016 by Carmelo Militano (Author)
It seems an interesting afternoon after visiting an old aunt! The sight of moss growing between cobblestones in the courtyard of the convent is not uncommon, as the damp and shaded environment provides a suitable habitat for such plants.
Bloodstream Is An Illusion Of Rubies Counting Fireplaces
Peter Dellolio offers up a new poetry book filled with mostly shorter free verse poems and a few longer poems, too. Oftentimes, commentary is made on the poet who writes a short form poem as if it is not as relevant as a much longer three page epistle poem, for example.