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Poetry is something I use as an escape from whatever troubles I’m encountering in the real world. There are many different types of it out there, of course, but I tend to enjoy poetry about nature, whimsical interpretations of the world, or humorous topics the most.
Here are some of the many poetry collections I’ve enjoyed over the years. I was so excited when Long and Short Reviews decided to begin accepting it for review as that was not the case when I first became one of their reviewers. (If any poets read this, please submit more of your books to us!)
Some, but not all, of these collections fit the criteria above. My preferences don’t prevent me from branching out and enjoying other styles, too.
1. Mirage by Shutao Liao (LASR review)
2. The Assumption of Death by Anthony David Vernon (LASR Review)
3. The Cool and Warmth of Hearts by J.A. Santana (LASR Review)
4. Power by Geraldine Anello (LASR Review)
5. Collector of Things & Other Poems by Riya Aarini (LASR Review)
6. Hearts and Spears by Somto Jefferson Uwazie (LASR Review)
7. Unsaid by Asmita Rajiv (LASR Review)
8. THE COLLECTION OF THOUGHTS by Shutao Liao (LASR Review)
9. Consciousness Detoured by Miladine Etienne (LASR Review)
Since I am one response short of ten, I’m going to pick something from my childhood to round it out. It’s hopefully something many of you grew up with, too.
10. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Other than nursery rhymes, of course, he was my first introduction to the poetry genre so far as I can remember. I loved his playful sense of humor.
What sorts of poetry, whether modern or classic, do you like?
