Saying I like the language seems to be my catch phrase; but it’s the choice and juxtaposition of words that constitute a given writer’s way with words that engage me (or not of course)… even if the subject matter doesn’t appeal.
Reckon I must read again to get them ( thanks other commenters for enlightening me). Another gold star for O’Brien.
An engaging collection of poems from Sarah, full of depth and subtle imagery. Widely published too. I look forward to hearing her Sixty Odd Poets launch readings Mike.
Ah Thanks Glenn. I'm pretty rubbish at 'getting out there' but such a great community on the Bsky I'm getting there! Definitely up for a reading at some stage.
Good to see a subtly pro-wasp poem - I thought I was the only one!
Saying I like the language seems to be my catch phrase; but it’s the choice and juxtaposition of words that constitute a given writer’s way with words that engage me (or not of course)… even if the subject matter doesn’t appeal.
Reckon I must read again to get them ( thanks other commenters for enlightening me). Another gold star for O’Brien.
An engaging collection of poems from Sarah, full of depth and subtle imagery. Widely published too. I look forward to hearing her Sixty Odd Poets launch readings Mike.
Ah Thanks Glenn. I'm pretty rubbish at 'getting out there' but such a great community on the Bsky I'm getting there! Definitely up for a reading at some stage.
Hilde’s Hut, about the fire, is so immediate and the danger and the effect on the entire biosphere so well described.
Fabulous!! Enjoyed reading these poems, very eloquent, with some wonderful figurative lines!
A few stand out lines for me:
'releases all the saggy cans
to dance like cow bells'
(love that image!!)
I love the slant rhyme/assonance here:
'robin perches sentinel,
head cocked quizzical
listens to crackle'