Review of Now I See
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Review of Now I See
Awful memories of the past and difficulties of the moment create shackles that keep one in bondage and sap one's joy. Now I See by Sandra Leon-Gonzalez is a poetry book covering a wide variety of subjects.
This book of 110 pages is divided into 4 sections, which include Tears of My Ancestors, The Mirror Before Us, At First Sight, and Through Heaven's Eyes. The first section contains poems about slavery in past generations, racism in modern times, and other similar topics. The second section contains poems that communicate the author's view of life. Some of the poems speak about freeing oneself from the bondage of the past, the effect of COVID-19 on our lifestyles, and so on. The third section is dedicated to love and poems about the author's relatives. The last section deals with spirituality. There are about 45 poems in the book.
I had a great time reading through the amazing poems in the book. Without the unnecessary burden of obscurity, the author shares deep thoughts in simple and clear words. Yet, the multi-layered nature of poetry is not sacrificed on this altar of simplicity.
There are many unforgettable poems in this book. One of these is the poem titled Be Uplifted on page 32. With strategic rhyming and well-chosen creative words, the poem encourages the reader to adopt an optimistic outlook on life. A line in the poem reads, "You can’t see the beauty of a forest When you focus on dead trees."
Another interesting poem is titled Simplicity in View. With the aid of literary devices which include consonance, metaphors, and rhymes, the poem describes the positive effects of the pandemic on our lifestyles. The first stanza of the poem reads, "It takes a village, But we have evolved into cities. With only fortune on our minds, We left our hearts behind."
I love the way the author used the poems as a tool to encourage positive qualities and discourage negative ones. In the poem titled Jealousy Managed, the author logically explains why envy and jealousy are detrimental.
Colorful and expressive pictures introduce each poem in the book. The mood of the pictures reflects the mood of the poem they introduce. This is my favorite feature of this book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was exceptionally well edited. I have no dislikes about the book. The poems are relevant to current life situations. They clearly convey the author's emotions and feelings. Readers who love poems on diverse topics will find this book interesting.
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Wow. That's so sad. And so true. And since the topic of immigration is near and dear to my heart, I think I should read this book. I also always appreciate straightforward poetry. Thank you for including the quote. It really helps drive your point home.There are many unforgettable poems in this book. One of these is the poem titled Be Uplifted on page 32. With strategic rhyming and well-chosen creative words, the poem encourages the reader to adopt an optimistic outlook on life. A line in the poem reads, "You can’t see the beauty of a forest When you focus on dead trees."
Great review!
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