Burnt Matches, Maylee Curtis, serves as an eloquent homage to a dalliance that resided beyond the pale of convention. The tripartite structure of the poem delineates distinct phases of the ephemeral romance: The Aplomb of Descent, The Poignant Adieu, and The Lament of Rue. Upon embarking on the journey through her prose, I was promptly ensnared within its grasp. In the span of mere lines and stanzas, Maylee managed to captivate and fascinate me. Her verbiage, from the inaugural prelude to the final crescendo, transcended mere language to attain the status of visual artistry.

As my immersion deepened, Curtis’s skill in conveying even the most nuanced emotions, those that often elude the grasp of the less artistic soul, unequivocally underscored her stature as an outstanding poet. Burnt Matches metamorphosed from a mere chronicle of her love affair into a compendium of emotions that will undoubtedly reverberate harmoniously with those who have savored the tempestuous winds of amorous fervor. An implicit pledge emerges—an assurance that, despite the circuitous path love charts, the journey remains inherently enriching. Her measured words, though seemingly sparse, resonate with profound emotional resonance.

“I challenge you to forge a poet’s love for yourself, in other words, your very existence shall forever elude oblivion.”

And Maylee’s deft execution of this audacious proposition is unmistakably discernible.

For readers who enjoy poetic expression and are seeking to be entranced by the poignant ballet of emotions scripted in verse, this anthology is an indispensable addition to their library.

Pages: 80 | ASIN: B0B8K5C7GX