Compelling Joy: A Poetic Journey Through Life [Paperback]

William Sr. Aiken (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: 1st Book Library (March 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759602379
• ISBN-13: 978-0759602373
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,829,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, "compelling"., July 22, 2001

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This review is from: Compelling Joy: A Poetic Journey Through Life (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. My favorite poems are Virtuous Woman, Compelling Joy, Ode to a Black Woman and Scrumptious Woman. Very strong for a first effort.

I hope to see more from this author in the future. He is sure to improve with time, like wine of the ages!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Joy, February 14, 2002

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H. Brown (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compelling Joy: A Poetic Journey Through Life (Paperback)

Compelling Joy is a wonderful collection of poems that cause the reader to take pause and reflect on the author's message. As I read the poems I experienced a range of emotions. There was joy and laughter as I read "Scrumptious Black Woman" and peacefulness as I read the words in "Celestial Love". I felt compassion when I read "Lonliness" and "What about Love". What Mr. Aiken has done through his words is allow us to take a glimpse into his soul. It is clear to me that his poems are a reflection of his inner spirit and the people and things that he values in life. When I read these poems I get the sense that Mr. Aiken is a deeply spirtual man who has the greatest love for God, family, friends and wo(man)kind. He seems to celebrate life and place value not on material possessions and personal accomplishments, but rather on the simplest pleasures that life has to offer. I believe Mr. Aiken's work offers us a chance to step back from these turbulent times that we find ouselves in and experience, if just for a few hours, a poetic journey through life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The distinguished and prolific poet - Mr. William Aiken Sr., July 25, 2001

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John Selmon Blakley Sr. (New York) - See all my reviews

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Compelling Joy is definitely "A Poetic Journey Through Life." William Aiken Sr. ("Aiken") presents to his audience a well rounded collection of inspiring and articulate "words of wisdom" that you can hang your hat on as you journey through life on earth. He speaks with a realistic glimpse to my soul on page 89 in "Patrician." Patrician defines itself as a person of high birth; an aristocrat; and a person from a class of unique cultivation. Here, Aiken not only gives a gingerly credence to establish the acumen of the person, but allows the reader to form his own impression of the man. On a case-by-case basis, Aiken allows the reader to dream, wonder and use a little "sanctified imagination" to eloquently feel, touch, taste, smell and see the individual probably as an angel or even as Jesus Christ, the Son of God. But quickly and easily, Aiken brings your thoughts into fruition that the individual's person is "always clothed in immaculate attire." In contrast, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit do not dress in that manner because they are in spirit and in truth. But in contrary, fruits of the spirit are centered around joy, peace, and love that the individual represents. Mr. Aiken's poems are filled with compassion, understanding, and celebrate various episodes of our human experiences. Compelling Joy is written well and speaks to various groups of people within our society today. In my opinion, the book deserves 5 plus (5+) stars!