Poetry, with its unique blend of language, rhythm, imagery, and emotion, has a timeless allure that captivates us so I suggest you consider during Poetry Month Lion Scream, Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife by Robbie Cheadle and Poetry Treasures 2, Relationships by Kaye Lynne Booth, Robbie Cheadle, Colleen M Chesebro. I think that these poetry volumes have the power to captivate us and to resonate with us.
Lion Scream, Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife by Robbie Cheadle
Lion Scream is a graphic collection of poetry and prose. The book portrays the author’s experiences with South African wildlife and the growing impact of the Sixth Mass Extinction and Climate Change on the natural environment.
I found this volume of poetry and wildlife accounts to tap into the depth and complexity of human emotions. By addressing the environment, it expresses thoughts and feelings that are often difficult to articulate in prose. For me it evoked a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sadness and grief.
Through striking imagery, this poetry fosters empathy by providing insights into the wildlife’s daily endurance (Sixth Mass Extinction and Climate Change), allowing us to see the world through different perspectives.
Poetry is an art form that encourages creativity and innovation. Poets often push the boundaries of language and form, experimenting with different styles, structures, and techniques to convey their messages in fresh and unexpected ways – and this is what Robbie Cheadle achieved, while sharing a warning on humankind’s impact on wildlife in general, and on that of Southern Africa in special.
Award-winning, bestselling author, Robbie Cheadle, has published thirteen children’s book and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.
Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.
Where to find Robbie Cheadle:
Blog: https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/
Blog: robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com
Twitter: BakeandWrite
Poetry Treasures 2, Relationships by Kaye Lynne Booth, Robbie Cheadle, Colleen M Chesebro
A collection of poetry from the poet/author guests of Robbie Cheadle on the “Treasuring Poetry” blog series on Writing to be Read in 2021. Relationships are golden and each of Arthur Rosch, Elizabeth Merry, D Avery, Robbie Cheadle, Harmony Kent, Lauren Scott, Julespaige, Leon Stevens, Colleen M. Chesebro, Miriam Hurdle, Marjorie Mallon, and Lynda McKinney Lambert pay poetic tribute to their most intense personal moments.
Poetry Treasures reminded me that creativity and innovation can be inspiring, challenging me to think beyond the conventional and explore new possibilities of expression.
These poems invited me to slow down, reflect, and contemplate the intricacies of life. They provide me with moments of quiet introspection, allowing me to pause and ponder the complexities of existence, relationships, nature, and the human experience. I liked that these verse encouraged me to look inward, to explore new thoughts and emotions, and gain deeper insights into myself and the world around me.
If you read this far, I think that you will agree with me that we don’t need a poetry month or a poetry day to enjoy poetry. Poetry provides a space for self-expression and freedom of thought. Poets have the liberty to experiment with language, form, and content, expressing their innermost thoughts, dreams, and struggles without constraints. Poetry can be a means of personal expression, allowing us to give voice to our emotions, perspectives, and experiences in a way that is uniquely our own.
Discover also Kaye Lynne Booth.
Hi Patricia, what a wonderful surprise to find these thoughtful reviews for Lion Scream and Poetry Treasures 2. I am really delighted that you appreciated Lion Scream and its important message, that means a lot to me.
My pleasure, Roberta. It is never too early, nor too late to speak up for wildlife.
I enjoyed your thoughtful poetry.
This is a lovely review, Patricia. I have read Robbie’s poetry before, and I have always enjoyed it. I’ve also enjoyed descriptions of African history and wildlife on her blog. I will be reading Lion Scream soon. Good luck to Robbie with the book.
Yes, Roberta is a talented writer and a keen observer. I found the imagery and mediums she used in Lion Scream to be inspiring. I am sure you will enjoy it.
I just finished a certain book and I loved it! 😉
I’m very glad to hear that 🙂 I like reading about places I’ll probably never be able to visit in person. Books are fine, but the stories and poems bring feelings to the surface. Both you and Robbie do that so well.
Thank you, Dan. For both of us.
Thank you for the lovely review of Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, Patricia. I am so glad that you enjoyed the anthology. 🙂
With great pleasure, Kaye.
I did 🙂 Poetry anthologies make a great read as you get to sample different authors’ take on a common theme.
I too am worried about the climate change and I believe we have to fight against it with every means. Indeed, poetry can be a powerful weapon… the pen is mightier than the sword, right? – and I thank Robbie for raising awareness of such an important issue.
True words, Jo.
Thank you for sharing them with us. 🙂
Happy for your visit.