Linda Musleh

I received a copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.

The thing I love most about poetry is how personal it can be. This collection was the epitome of that. I could tell that every poem came from the heart.

I really liked the water theme that was woven throughout the poems. It made the collection very cohesive.

The end included a note from the author that further explained the meaning behind the collection. The author’s note really helped bring the collection full circle.

My one critique is that I would have liked to see the poems divided into sections. A lot of poetry collections, especially ones centering around trauma and healing, often use sections to help guide the reader through their journey. The poems clearly told a story and sections (perhaps one dealing with water) would have elevated the book even more.

I loved a lot of the poems. Here is a list of the ones that really stood out to me:

-Lilac Notes (pg. 12)
-Needle and Thread (pg. 21)
-Peace in the Rain (pg. 24)
-Blooming (pg. 32)
-My Guardian Angel (pg. 34)
-Brave (pg. 56)
-Lost Girl (pg. 72)
-Recollections of Unlearning (pg. 75)
-Natural Love (pg. 80)
-Irreplaceable (pg. 88)
-Abandoned (pg. 99)
-You’re Not Alone (pg. 102)
-Write Your Way (pg. 105)
-Be Mindful (pg. 110)
-Her Love (pg. 112)
-Bouquet (pg. 120)
-Break Free (pg. 125)
-A Bright Girl (pg. 156)
-Nostalgia (pg. 159)
-A Rare Soul (pg. 166)
-Peace (pg. 171)
-Dreamer (pg. 189)
-Moonflower (pg. 193)
-Dear Gentle Soul (pg. 202)

Overall, this was a powerful poetry collection!… (meer)