Review of Musings, Woolgathering,& Ghosts

[Raluca_Mihaila]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Musings, Woolgathering,& Ghosts" by CK Sobey.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Musings, Woolgathering, & Ghosts is a short poetry book that will make you appreciate nature and meditate on various aspects of life. The author used a free verse, without rhymes, but quite melodic.

As you might have guessed, the book is divided into three chapters: Musings, Woolgathering, and Ghosts. While the first poems reflect on various realities, including the new ones created by the pandemic, the second chapter presents some random thoughts. The last section introduces different “ghosts” of the past. I don’t know if that was only my interpretation, but I felt that the author described the present, the future, and the past.

I really enjoyed Offerings, a poem that made a parallel between choosing a dish from a menu and picking the right things in life. On the other hand, Alchemy advised the reader to have patience. Sometimes, we complain that our life is hard and things did not happen as we would have liked. However, we discover that it was better that way. The poetry made me feel calm and prone to meditation.

You might think poetry is only for dreamers and idealists, but the book was deeply anchored in reality. The pandemic hit CK Sobey hard and forced her to clean her mind, connect to nature, and focus on her artistic projects. That is why you will find many familiar and current themes in her verses. Furthermore, the book included many educational aspects that interested me. The writer encouraged people to dream big, enjoy life, and be optimistic despite the hardships they may encounter. Ghosts inspired readers to respect and love any soul, including birds and animals. I also learned new things. Did you know that snails can sleep up to 3 years?

Besides the charming content, the book displayed an excellent presentation. The poems were complemented by expressive photos (taken by the author) that revealed more pieces of the writer's world. The illustrations celebrated the beauty of nature with charming trees or flowers, but also included several urban landscapes. I could not find any errors, so I appreciated the excellent editing.

I gladly give Musings, Woolgathering, & Ghosts by CK Sobey a rating of four out of four stars. I had no reason to lower the rating since there was nothing I disliked about the book. It is an excellent retreat for any reader that enjoys themes like nature, love, Christianity, and spirituality. Classical music enthusiasts will be thrilled to discover a poem inspired by Pavarotti. People that suffered from loneliness due to isolation might also resonate with the author’s reflections. I leave you with the ending of the Ancestral Dreaming poem: “We are not alone. Never alone.”

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[Ethan Howe]

l have never tried poetry novels. I would like to try this as it has poems about the pandemic. It has a perfect rating. Thanks for the review.

[Raluca_Mihaila]

l have never tried poetry novels. I would like to try this as it has poems about the pandemic. It has a perfect rating. Thanks for the review.

I hope you will enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by!

[Precious DA]

Amazing review! I would certainly love to read this poetry book. I am a fan of books that bring the past, present and future together. I love the poetic devices and style used by the author.

[Katie Blackmore]

Sounds like a truly lovely read. Reading about dreaming big, enjoying life, and being optimistic is exactly the type of book to read during these weird and troubling times. Well done on the review! It was beautifully written.

[Chiwelite O]

Amazing review! I would certainly love to read this poetry book. I am a fan of books that bring the past, present and future together. I love the poetic devices and style used by the author.

The authors seems to have a great writing style. I'm impressed too!

[Chiwelite O]

Seems like you enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of poetry books, unfortunately, not many poets write so well these days. I'm looking forward to this one.

[Ruchi Raina]

I would love to read this book! Comparing picking a dish on the menu to picking the right things is a spot-on analogy. I didn't even know that fun fact about snails. I can't wait to read the book! Thanks for the awesome review.

[RHD]

A good poetry book, huh? The themes of nature, love and Christianity certainly do it for me. Great review, RalucaMihaila!

[Astral Magi]

The review has convinced me to read this one. Sounds like an interesting concept, presenting the past, present and future in this manner. Thank you for the review.

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Amazing review! I would certainly love to read this poetry book. I am a fan of books that bring the past, present and future together. I love the poetic devices and style used by the author.

I am glad this book sparked your interest. I appreciate your visit!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Sounds like a truly lovely read. Reading about dreaming big, enjoying life, and being optimistic is exactly the type of book to read during these weird and troubling times. Well done on the review! It was beautifully written.

It was a very pleasant surprise, indeed. Enjoy the book and thank you for your comment!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Seems like you enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of poetry books, unfortunately, not many poets write so well these days. I'm looking forward to this one.

Not so many fans of poetry, also. I am glad to discover one of the few . Thanks for your visit!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

I would love to read this book! Comparing picking a dish on the menu to picking the right things is a spot-on analogy. I didn't even know that fun fact about snails. I can't wait to read the book! Thanks for the awesome review.

We should make the right choices in both of the mentioned aspects . Thank you so much for your feedback and comment!d

[Raluca_Mihaila]

A good poetry book, huh? The themes of nature, love and Christianity certainly do it for me. Great review, RalucaMihaila!

Then you should definitely read this! Thank you so much!