Title: Edge of a Fantasy and Other Poems
Author: Gil Saenz
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1984556103
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 129
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown

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Gil Saenz’s Edge of a Fantasy and Other Poems achieves a diverse collection of prolific expressions of emotions, imagination and earnest musings which do well to elicit thought as well as emotion. As his sixth published poetic work, this assemblage does not fail to make the all-important connection which easily draws the reader into the world of his psyche.

As a whole, this poetic collection comprises a vast variety of inner reflections, both lucid in expression and stimulating in depiction. Stocked with one hundred poems, what is especially engaging about this work is that it is presented in a bilingual format, which smartly allows it to reach and entertain a far vaster readership. Each poetic composition appears firstly as the English version and then the Spanish version follows consecutively, however, no matter which language the poems appear in, they still resonate artfully with a soulful authenticity.

Furthermore, each poem earnestly brings into focus a personal musing within which author Gil Saenz capably and creatively reflects on experiences and emotions that include a vast variety of eclectic topics fluently embracing some common elements life; love, sunrises, music and happiness, as well as several other unexpected topics such as Vagabonds, Rainbows, Meditation, Time Tercets, and Lavender. Although the overall collection of poetic work made for a tremendously stimulating read there were some poems that I personally found to be both stunning and poignant. Firstly, my absolute favorite is Word Weaver, while the title speaks for itself the poem would resonate deeply with other writers. Also, likewise for Poetry Man and The Poet, these poems come across as somewhat biographical in nature. Some other poems that I particularly enjoyed were; A Star, Rose Twilight, Human Struggles, Mister Robin, Childhood Memories, and the title work, Edge of a Fantasy.

All things considered, I enjoyed Edge of a Fantasy and other Poems. Overall, the combined poetic works in the book made a good read and left a solid impression as a multi-faceted poetry compilation. Also, when it comes to poetry collections, some books can be a tome-like and filled with superfluous wordy text, this book instead has the poems succinct, delving, and vividly expressing of the artistic mind of author Gil Saenz. I enjoyed sharing the journey through his individuality. I was solidly engaged from the outset of this work, ably drawn into this read which I found brimming with creative, intimate reflections that are sure to please fans of poetry of any age.