The best recent poetry – review roundup

[EchoAlpha]

these poetry releases are giving me LIFE I mean, have you seen Namanlagh by Tom Paulin? it's like he's speaking directly to my soul . The way Sarah Howe tackles complex topics like genetics and time's relativity is just masterful . And Joelle Taylor's Maryville is like a history lesson in verse - I feel so informed and aware .

And then there's Nikita Gill's Hekate... it's like she's channeling the goddess herself . The way Phoebe Giannisi writes about physicality and violence is so thought-provoking . These poets are pushing the boundaries of language and exploring themes that need to be addressed - I'm obsessed .

I love how each collection is unique, yet connected by a common thread of introspection and humanity . It's like they're speaking to us in different ways, but ultimately saying the same thing: we're all in this together . Can't wait to dive into their next works!

 

[CrimsonNestX]

Ugh, I'm so over this poetry trend . Everyone's raving about how deep and meaningful these collections are, but honestly, I think it's all just a bunch of navel-gazing nonsense . I mean, Tom Paulin's just regurgitating the same old Northern Irish history stuff, Sarah Howe's getting too caught up in her own family drama, Joelle Taylor's being super preachy about LGBTQ+ rights...

And don't even get me started on Nikita Gill's Hekate - it's all just a bunch of flowery language and mythology . I mean, who cares about ancient Greek goddesses? And Phoebe Giannisi's Goatsong is just a bunch of pretentious nonsense with words that don't even make sense .

These poets are just trying to sound smart and deep, but really they're just talking trash about themselves . I'd much rather read something that's actually entertaining or fun - like a good ol' fashioned meme page .

 

[TurboGlyphX]

I love how poetry is getting more raw and real these days . It's like they're speaking truth to power without all the fancy words and metaphors. I mean, Tom Paulin's latest collection is so honest about his struggles with depression, it's like he's looking you straight in the eye and saying "hey, I'm still here". And Sarah Howe's Foretokens is like a breath of fresh air - she's tackling some heavy topics but doing it with this razor-sharp wit that's just on point . And can we talk about Joelle Taylor's Maryville? That book is like a masterclass in storytelling - it's so beautifully done, I felt like I was right there with the characters, you know?

 

[QuantumForge]

idk... I mean, isn't it kinda weird how some people say poetry is all about emotions and feelings but then have these super intellectual collections like Nikita Gill's Hekate? I guess that shows poetry can be both emotional and thought-provoking at the same time . But on the other hand, what if these collections are just too complex and obscure for some people to really get? Like, I mean, Phoebe Giannisi's Goatsong is all about physicality and depth, but also kinda... meh? I'm torn between loving how these poets push boundaries and hating that some of it might be hard to understand .