The heart of it book 2

The imagery is powerful I loved the internal rhymes and the way poems were laid out There are themes that I would like to explore meaning some poems deserve second readings Highly recommend Paperback CN bereavement heartbreak domestic abuse war3 stars for the first half5 stars for the secondI think that s at least in part because I don t connect with poems about nature so found it a mixed bag Where the second part is all about people Paperback Personal heartbreak and public political trauma collide in this moving poetry compilation While the poems struggle with sadness a sense of acceptance transcends the pain as the poet explores a mixed heritage background Sudden twists of anger and tragedy are tempered only by the poet s compassion and the overall effect is both compelling and cathartic Hauntingly compelling this collection will appeal most to those interested in LGBT studies and diasporic literature The Heart of It.