Review of The Sea Inside

[Diana Lowery]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Sea Inside" by John Brice.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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J​ohn Brice, author of The Sea Inside, believes that everyone has a sea inside them. I am pleased that he has chosen to share his personal sea in this volume of 53 short poems. The poems, written over a twenty-year span, are arranged in five different categories. The title of each poem has a byline of a place and a time.

I was first drawn to the book because of the tranquil seascape on the cover. The author's biography on the back further aroused my interest because he explains the "interwoven themes" of his collection. The poems range from a short haiku to a three-page piece called "A woman and her dog in snowy Chicago." Quotes from famous people introduce each section.

Each section has an average of ten poems on different topics related to the theme for that section. S​ection one: "Remembering Youth" has poems about walking to school and chopping wood. Section two: "Imprints" discusses bells and dogs. Section three: "Nature's Calling" includes waves, sunsets, and ducks. Section four: "Later On" has one of my favorite poems about birds and worries. Section five: "Deepest Affection" reflects on relationships. The poem devoted to the author's wife is beautifully written.

T​his is a poetry book to pick up and ponder one poem at a time. I love how reading the author's reflections sparks my own memories. The poems evoke calmness and satisfaction. They are like yoga classes disguised as poetic prose.

T​here are no negatives found on these pages. The use of poetic license also means there are no grammatical errors to be found. My rating is a resounding five out of five. John Brice describes himself as an entrepreneur and an executive coach. With this publication, he can now add poet to his resume.

R​eaders who might be in need of some positivity in their lives should keep a copy of this book on their shelf. The melodic flow and soothing tone will heal their soul.

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[Kavita Shah]

I like the analogy.

They are like yoga classes disguised as poetic prose.

I feel meditating the meaning of poems is a fantastic thing one can spend time on. It's tranquil. Meaningful and peaceful if the topic is one of the above. I like the brief glimpse into each poetic piece that you've provided and I'd love to read it. Great review Diana!

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

Wow, I love how what you stated in the recommendation, Diana. I think I like sections three and five to read. Those aspects interest me. Thanks for your beautiful review, Diana!

[Diana Lowery]

I like the analogy.

They are like yoga classes disguised as poetic prose.

I feel meditating the meaning of poems is a fantastic thing one can spend time on. It's tranquil. Meaningful and peaceful if the topic is one of the above. I like the brief glimpse into each poetic piece that you've provided and I'd love to read it. Great review Diana!

Thank you for your comment.

[Diana Lowery]

Wow, I love how what you stated in the recommendation, Diana. I think I like sections three and five to read. Those aspects interest me. Thanks for your beautiful review, Diana!

I appreciate your compliment.