Title: A Poet’s Diary 1: Poetry, observations, and realizations on social realities
Author: Dean Zeviar formerly known as Earnest Navar Williams
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1-5434-2535-2
Pages: 55
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Pacific Book Review Star
Awarded to Books of Excellent Merit
If I were to summarize this book of poetry in one word, it would be “impact.” Yes, Dean Zeviar formerly known as Earnest Navar Williams holds the reader to a mature, gentlemanly and God inspired series of poems, each laid out with a style and pace not only unique in the poetry itself, but also using the layout of the galley test, adorned with insightful and beautiful photographs, heading up each poem so as to make the collective presentation in and of itself another feature of the book.
A Poet’s Diary 1: Poetry, observations, and realizations on social realities is a masterpiece of modern day thought provoking writings, done with a serious tone yet careful not to be vulgar nor disrespectful. A true balancing act on choosing the right words and phrases, Zeviar hits the deep emotions without turning off any reader to superficial bias or bigotry. He does not impose any superiority of his ego nor succumbs to placate ordinary opinions. Bluntly honest, he peels the onion on issues in our society and calls them out the way he sees them. Each of his poems are brief, usually less than one page of printed text and combining it with an insightful photograph, Williams makes his book one of a multi-media presentation. Impeccably edited, it appears as if his thoughts and words flowed off his mind onto the pages, not having any stress of rhyme nor ambiguous meanings. He is consistently in awe of the blessings of God in seeing the world through His eyes, thanking Him and holding God in the highest, dedicating the book to His blessed being.
A street-smart man who has had his share of hardships rings deeply within the poems as he sees the world for what it is, relishing in the beauty and love of humanity admiring the strength and fortitude of his subjects. His book begins with a tribute to his family, showing his bond to those around him is strong and perhaps the main reason Zeviar has been able to achieve such a literary milestone. This is not your ordinary poetry book and would be one you would wish to read over again, keeping it handy for occasions when you need to immerse yourself in someone else’s world, so you can see your own world through a different perspective.
A coffee-table hard cover edition would be my suggested way to own this work. All too often electronic versions are buried into the memory core of a device, yet printed copies placed in the open area of a room or office will allow people to pick this up and page it at their own speed and interest level. The cover is inviting with a collage of pictures and the layout is ideal for starting it anywhere. It is certainly the type of book which will captivate the interest of readers who enjoy the genre of poetry, honesty and freedom of thoughts, while at all times respecting God.
