“The three o’ clock in the morning sessions” is described as a book on loss and unrequited love. However, several poems at the beginning paint love beautifully and are full of joy. Whether the tone is bittersweet is largely up to the reader’s interpretation. There...

Issues of the Heart by Snook is an idealist’s and realist’s work. It’s the inner thoughts of a person aware of life’s lessons, emotions and imperfections. It deals with sacrifices, forgiveness, anger, love, and confusion, in clearly written poems that deal with different experiences in...

Love and Ink by Kiana Donae is a collection of poems that reveals the personal and intimate view of the author on life, loss, love, virtue and many other emotions. It speaks directly to readers without any shortcuts. The emotions are intense, unapologetic and provocative,...

Aaron and Serafina is a wonderful collection of poems by Nina Kedar. In this collection, the poems are written from the perspective of each of the two lovers. Some poems come from the viewpoint of Serafina while others come from Aaron’s perspective. This unique...

The Chronicles of a Love Addict by Keaidy Bennett is love at first sight. This book has such heartfelt moments that leap off the page. As an author, I can really relate to this book. Ms. Bennett says, "Writing is hard. Not as hard as...

Journey to China: An Anthology of Love Poems by Nina Kedar is a thematic collection of love poems set against the exotic locale of China. The poems are based on the feelings of two lovers, their love, loss and discoveries in their journey of love....

Indian Summer by Nina Kedar is a poetic gem. It focuses on the sun and the many relationships that are based on life's journeys. I absolutely love the poem " Anticipation." I think that we can all relate to the anticipation of meeting with those...

The Death of the Rose by Selina Bodur is a masterpiece of poetic art. Throughout human history, the rose has been a symbol of love. The rose fits this book of artistic poems very well. The poem "Friend" is so true to the nature...

Whispers of a Soul by Chantal Emmenis takes us on a poetic journey through young love, loss and heartbreak, questioning faith, and finally concluding with finding that sought after soul mate. I wanted to pick out a few of the poems that struck me very...

Surya and Diya: An Indian Love Story by Nina Kedar is an exquisite collection of love poems that speaks about two lovers, Surya and Diya, the joys and thrills of their love and relationship. The poems ponder on the various stages of love, starting from...