Title: Poetry in Motion
Author: Siupatie Harding
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1957208619
Pages: 152
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina
Pacific Book Review
How we as a people are able to relate our emotions and feelings to one another is something which is often contemplated, argued about, and discussed on both an intellectually and psychological level in our society. The expression of those emotions and feelings can come in a variety of different ways. From sculptors and artists to musicians, actors, chefs, or even going into therapy and learning to share our emotions, there are many outlets that help us to share those feelings. Yet for many, writing is a prominent way to share and express those feelings, and one of the more romantic and artistic ways of doing this happens to be poetry.
In author Siupatie Harding’s Poetry in Motion, the author shares a unique collection of poems to reflect those emotions. From poems that share the true essence of love, to exploring the raw power of friendships, the splendor of nature, and even the cruelty of life itself, the author finds an impactful and meaningful way of showcasing feelings in an artistic way that speaks to the readers’ minds and hearts alike.
The author was able to truly capture these raw emotions and moving imagery through their poetry. The way the author formatted this book almost felt narrative in a sense, including dates and locations to help illustrate the authors journey in life and the growth of those emotions as they came about. The author was able to showcase a true talent for writing as each poem was able to elevate the readers’ minds enough to bring about an almost cinematic experience. The powerful imagery each poem evoked brought such descriptive moments, such as her poem “Bullfrog Pond”, as the raw power of these simple creatures came to life on the page.
This was the absolute perfect read for those who enjoy poetry, especially those who enjoy narrative experiences in their poetry and a rich amount of imagery. The varying styles of poetry the author utilized and the inspirations behind these poems was felt heavily as the book carried on, and the emphasis the author put on nature itself was truly profound, as she were able to relate her own experiences and life itself to the changing seasons, locations, and mother nature in a beautiful way.
Thoughtful, emotional, and moving, author Siupatie Harding’s Poetry in Motion is a must-read poetry collection. The author’s heartfelt delivery of these poems and the narrative, almost snapshot like format of the collection itself allowed this reader to get lost in the author’s beauty and splendor of poems that truly became a moving and heartfelt moment in time.
