I’m sharing this review by Marie A Bailey of my book, River Ghosts.
I always feel apprehensive when reviewing poetry, maybe more so than when I’m writing the poetry myself. Some time ago, I took an online writing course, and the instructor mentioned in passing that she liked writing poetry because you didn’t need to explain poetry like you would explain a story or an essay. While that idea frees me to write poetry, it definitely makes it more difficult to review poetry.
Poetry is like music, like art. You can admire the technique, the skill in putting words (or notes or paints) together in a pleasing way. But the poetry I’m attracted to does more than please me. It lifts me out of myself and sets me to ponder ideas and feelings I either hadn’t considered or had been afraid to acknowledge. So ends my long introduction to this review of Merril D. Smith’s book, River Ghosts.
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Lovely review by Marie. Congrats, Merril!
It is! Thank you, Jill!
Eagerly heading over to read the rest!
Wonderful review! And she’s right about the beautiful cover as well. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe! 😊
Such a wonderful review well deserved. The second introductory paragraph fits your poetry so well
Thank you so very much, Derrick!
That is a wonderful review!
It is! I’m very pleased!😊 Thank you for reading it.
You are so welcome. 😊
Congratulations Merril!
Thank you!
impressive review! well done
Thank you!