Review of Uncommon Poems Common People

[Jennifer McKeeman]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Uncommon Poems Common People" by T.D. Kruser (Terry Kruser).]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Uncommon Poems Common People is a poetry book written by T.D. Kruser, compiled over a 40-year period. The book itself is not very lengthy, 122 pages long, and yet if fills the pages with a profusion of emotion. His style is rather unconventional in that it does not often rhyme, so if you enjoy free verse and its quirks, you will enjoy reading it. It is almost as if the poet is writing to you as a friend that has come to visit at his house and you are having a cozy chat about life and its trials and tribulations, vis-à-vis.

As the poems were written over a 40-year period, there is a lot of variety in mood. The beginning poems seem younger and almost adolescent in their intense emotion. The poet feels the pangs of infatuation and then the let-down of a lost love all within a few pages. The later poems are obviously more mature and deep, they speak of old age and maturity that has finally been reached. And yet both moods are interesting to the reader as you are carried along with the current of sentiment.

My favorite poem within the compilation was "Desert in My Mind" as it portrays a person that feels battered down by life and the suffering it brings and yet, by the end of the poem, a flower of hope appears. The poet's message is inspiring and heartfelt as he struggles through life. It's a wonderful, universal message for all who feel hopeless and lonely.

I would rate this book of poetry a 3 out of 4 as it is a very interesting read, although not my usual style. Some passages seemed almost too simple and dull to interest a reader and yet they were, as the poet had stated, common emotions, and so universal to all readers. It is a simple read and not wordy or incomprehensible in any way. However, there were a few grammatical typos within the book that should be edited out. These did not distract from the poetry too much, but were noticeable. All in all, I would recommend this book for anyone that would enjoy a sheltered hearthside read for a pleasant winter night.

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