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Diary of an Artist in Love Audiobook
Diary of an Artist in Love by The Muse Frequency is a compelling audiobook that beckons listeners into a rich tapestry of love’s emotions and intricacies. Comprising 30 exquisitely illustrated poems, this collection delves deep into the multifaceted realms of love. The thoughtful arrangement of the poems is noteworthy, with 15 pieces under the banner “Love is,” complemented by another 15 that delve further into love’s diverse themes, ensuring a holistic experience for the reader.
Upon first glance at the title, my expectations meandered towards a narrative of love, possibly steeped in passion or longing. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a symphony of love poems eloquently delivered by a harmonious female voice. This harmonious narration effortlessly whisked me away, cocooning me in love’s sheer elegance and universality. It felt as if one was privy to an intimate confession, almost like witnessing the unveiling of someone’s very soul through poetry.
The immersive experience was amplified when I opted for headphones. The mellifluous voice, interlaced with occasional pauses that allow for introspection, followed by delicate strains of perhaps a piano, further accentuated the ambiance. It’s as if the narrator beckons you to envisage an evening with a beloved, basking in the warmth and joy of shared moments.
For readers who enjoy love poems, this audiobook promises a journey that resonates, uplifts, and lingers long after the final note fades. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Time: 1 Hour 6 min | ASIN : B0CF6PM346
Bittersweet
Bittersweet by Pablo Camacho is an anthology that reflects life’s joys, sorrows, and thrills, especially in intimate relationships. The author grapples with our ups and downs in a series of evocative poems and prose. I found the writing reflective and sensitive, with references to a life lived fiercely, with intensity, and passion. It’s also about enduring pain and learning to heal and grow.
This collection is emotionally resonant and impactful. I was instantly hooked from the beginning with “May the Wander Never Lose its Lust.” There are many philosophical themes that are thought-provoking, with visuals of untamed nature, oceans, sky, wind, and trees. I enjoyed the imagery integrated into the personal expressions of the author and how they describe life’s wild yet sensitive nature.
The poems delve into the internal landscape, reflecting on the practice and meaning of writing itself. The prose captures the experiences in a raw, natural form through life, love, and death. I really enjoyed how the writing style is well crafted and how the author speaks with humility and reality.
Bittersweet by Pablo Camacho is an authentic collection that details his personal life through a series of poetry and prose written with great skill, eloquence, and knowledge. It’s a passionate collection that I highly recommend to fans of poetry.
Pages: 128 | ASIN : B09QTT31N1
Clouded Thoughts
The hassle of a daily commute, the often delayed appreciation for our parents, the danger of defining yourself by others’ standards- all of these subjects and more are tackled by author Michael Froilan in his poetry collection Clouded Thoughts. Froilan hits the ground running from the first page, jumping headfirst into poems that display a refreshing honesty, not to mention more than their fair share of vulnerability. While some of the poems read quickly and then float away with the breeze, some stay with you well after you’ve turned the page.
Clouded Thoughts has its pages filled with almost as many styles as it does subjects. Froilan writes poems that read like a paragraph, ones with a rhyming pattern, and some as short as a single thought. His shortest ones are, in fact, some of the strongest and are reminiscent of daily affirmations, words to be spoken in the mornings as intentions for the day. Likewise, the tone of the poems is all over the spectrum. There is no shortage of “chip on the shoulder” cynicism to be found here, but in equal turns are the many that are uplifting and inspiring.
Froilan manages to find the balance between social commentary and political statements, a precarious line that not many can navigate. Many of his poems bring current events and societal issues to light but never once does he beat you over the head with them, preferring, it would seem, to make his points with a degree of subtlety.
Although many of the poems in this collection are written with a sense of level-headed realism, a few employ imagery and analogy to elevate them to an another level. Lines such as “My pillows are covered in dreams and anxiety, What a surprise, I can’t fall asleep” paint such a vivid picture of the writer’s struggles at that moment and does so in an artfully entertaining way. These moments shine and show Froilan’s writing at its best.
Clouded Thoughts is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of poetry. Even through the cynicism and the angst, the resounding message is to love yourself, trust yourself, and define yourself on your terms only. The urging for self-confidence shines through even in the poems that don’t address it, making the book an unexpected comfort.
Pages: 102 | ASIN : B08WP8N2GN
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