In this poetry collection, the
poems are presented in alphabetical order interspersed with
interesting black and white photographs. Most of the poems are of a
rhyming nature with a particular beat. They are poems of emotion: joy, love, heartache and more.
One
of my favorite verses is from the poem, Before
my eyes:
A
treasured friend you've been to me
You
picked me up and set me free
You
give me direction when I need to know
When
you take my hand, there's no place I can't go.
Here
is another favorite verse, this one from Friends...:
The
laughter we share, I cherish it so
Even
the tears that come and go
I
don't think I would have made it without you
Thank
you so much for a friendship so true.
I
am not a poet nor am I a good judge of poetry. There were times,
however, where I would have liked to see some editing. For example,
the last lines from the poem, Candle
in the rain:
“In
the memory of a smile there's so much to gain.
It's
equivalent to the spark of a candle in the rain...”
I
would have liked a more poetic word than “equivalent.” That word
just does not roll off my tongue well.
These
poems are good examples of expressing emotions through poetry.
Budding poets would do well to read this collection for inspiration.
You
can listen to an interview with Ashby here.
My
rating: 3/5 stars.
Vicky-Lyn
Ashby had her first poem publisher at age fifteen. She has published
three books of poetry and has had several poems made into songs.
PageTurner
Press and Media, 124 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Authors
Large and Small. My comments are an independent and honest review.
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