Review of The graveyard and other poems
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Review of The graveyard and other poems
[Following is a volunteer review of "The graveyard and other poems" by Mae Bea Sayes.]
The Graveyard and Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by Mae Bea Sayes. It is a short book composed of short poems that are usually set in the graveyard. The first set of poems is called The Cemetery, the second is called The Craigs and Moors, and the third is called Dark Shadows.
The poems in this book are dark but beautifully written. The diction is filled with vivid images and cryptic messages hidden in dark metaphors. Each poem that I relish paints a bleak, grayscale picture in my head. The themes of these poems revolve around death, inner demons, pain, a lost soul, redemption, and many others. The writing and the themes explored remind me of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry. However, contrary to Poe's style, Sayes writes in free verse. Most verses do not possess any rhymes or meter, allowing the emotions and sentiments to flow freely.
It's almost impossible to succinctly describe what the poems are all about. What I like the most about this book is the fact that the meaning of these poems isn't always so overt. The metaphors are so palpable that they conceal the meanings hidden underneath. I like it because the poems may welcome all sorts of interpretations, allowing a more engaging reading experience. I also like how some poems seem to be beyond any interpretation. One just has to feel through the words used and allow yourself to get lost in them.
I do not have any issues with this book. Not a single error captured my attention, so I would say the book has a flawless editing quality. Due to all the merits that I mentioned about this book, I'm giving it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The Graveyard and Other Poems is a dark and thought-provoking poetry collection that poetry enthusiasts should not miss. I also recommend this book to readers who might be looking for a short poetry book that captures the themes I previously discussed.
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The graveyard and other poems
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The Graveyard and Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by Mae Bea Sayes. It is a short book composed of short poems that are usually set in the graveyard. The first set of poems is called The Cemetery, the second is called The Craigs and Moors, and the third is called Dark Shadows.
The poems in this book are dark but beautifully written. The diction is filled with vivid images and cryptic messages hidden in dark metaphors. Each poem that I relish paints a bleak, grayscale picture in my head. The themes of these poems revolve around death, inner demons, pain, a lost soul, redemption, and many others. The writing and the themes explored remind me of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry. However, contrary to Poe's style, Sayes writes in free verse. Most verses do not possess any rhymes or meter, allowing the emotions and sentiments to flow freely.
It's almost impossible to succinctly describe what the poems are all about. What I like the most about this book is the fact that the meaning of these poems isn't always so overt. The metaphors are so palpable that they conceal the meanings hidden underneath. I like it because the poems may welcome all sorts of interpretations, allowing a more engaging reading experience. I also like how some poems seem to be beyond any interpretation. One just has to feel through the words used and allow yourself to get lost in them.
I do not have any issues with this book. Not a single error captured my attention, so I would say the book has a flawless editing quality. Due to all the merits that I mentioned about this book, I'm giving it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The Graveyard and Other Poems is a dark and thought-provoking poetry collection that poetry enthusiasts should not miss. I also recommend this book to readers who might be looking for a short poetry book that captures the themes I previously discussed.
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The contrast between the beauty of the writing and the darkness of the subject matter creates a captivating tension, drawing the reader further into the depths of the poems.
