Title: Where Poetry Dwells
Author: Connie Holt
Publisher: Inks and Bindings, LLC
ISBN: B09WHVCG4X
Pages: 53
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Poetry
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Pacific Book Review
One of mankind’s greatest and oldest questions is no doubt the age old mystery, “what is the meaning of life?” The beauty of bold and life-altering questions such as this is that there is no one right answer. Whether it be a question of philosophy, or faith, of science, or belief, life’s true purpose is as unique and individual as the person asking the question. As Lao Tzu once said, “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
In author and poet Connie Holt’s Where Poetry Dwells, the author delivers a powerful and emotional collection of poetry which takes a deep look into the many facets of life. From examining one’s personal relationship with their faith, to the beauty of womanhood, and the painful yet loving remembrance of a lost loved one, the author examines the ups-and-downs of a person’s life and showcases the hope and light which resides within each of our lives.
The author did a splendid job of capturing the raw essence of life itself, empowering each poem with beautifully written narratives and evoking incredible emotional responses readers will immediately be drawn to. The wide array of topics the author covered in this book not only does an incredible job of drawing in a wider array of different kinds of readers, but showcases the layered and complex nature of life itself – and of poetry as a writing style.
This is the absolute best and perfect read for those who enjoy poetry, especially those who enjoy poetry which delves into a cornucopia of topics; from the poet’s faith to growing up and the power of womanhood, and even the pain and love that goes into supporting a loved one’s journey into a life of military service. As a fan of poetry, I found the authors work to be extremely moving and well-rounded, each poem eliciting an emotional response and the words creating a unique and powerful image in the reader’s mind.
Honest, heartfelt, and engaging, author and poet Connie Holt’s Where Poetry Dwells is a must-read collection of poetry. The fast-paced nature of the poetry makes this book a quick read, yet each poem’s ability to draw out an emotional response in the reader will have them flocking to the book time and time again.
