I'm not really into poetry but this was amazing! I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful it was. ( )

A poetry collection about love, heartbreak, discovery, race, racism, and anger. I don't read poetry. To love poetry you must love the language, I merely like the language. I don't know if these are artful, profound, or even good. I can't properly evaluate these poems. I am a poor judge of poetry. But I liked these poems, that read more like statements than poems. More like open thoughts than conclusions. A collection I could get behind. ( )

had 2 read this 4 my job.... Aye Carumba man

The first half is much better than the second half, but overall a worthwhile read. ( )

Helium

I Picked Up This Book Because: I ran across the poet randomly on Facebook and have been stalking (what I thought was one poem it’s actually 3 in this book) ever since.

The Characters:

The Story:

Part I:
Rudy insists he is not a love poet in one of his works in this part, If I Was a Love Poet. Rudy is a liar. It has taken me days to get through part one because the notions that he puts forth through his words have been enough to shock me into stillness and a need to reflect on said words. If I can’t be loved half as well as this I’m going to be single forever. (I was already going to be single forever I shouldn’t put that weight on these words)

Part II:
The major theme in part 2 is heartbreak. Relationships that have gone awry. The thoughts and ideas are just as poignant and thoughtful as part one.

Part III:
Life. I am blown away.

Part IV:

I am in awe of the talent represented on these pages. I’d like to wallpaper a room with these poems.

The Random Thoughts:

5 Stars ( )