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An emotional collection of poems and short stories,
This review is from: Storm of Roses: A Compilation of Poetry and Short Stories (Paperback)
E. Tara Scurry wrote several very emotional poems and short stories in this compilation book. Her work is very moving, expressing a wide range of emotions: devotion, adoration, love, frustration, anger, hatred, etc.
The book is divided into seven chapters, each dealing with a different theme. The first theme is spirituality and is composed by poems dedicated to religion. The next five chapters contain poetry dealing with lots of deep emotions and thoughts. The author concludes with a set of short stories with hidden messages. Although the writing is simple and easy to follow, the author conveys many messages in her work. For example, the poem `The Circle' questions human consumption of meat and how it affects our bodies. As a vegetarian, I was very pleased to read it. I also liked the story `Tattoo' as it deals with how people perceive body art and how it affects us. I found it original that Tara also included a bonus piece which is a story she wrote in first grade. Overall, the book is insightful, meaningful and very emotional. It is a nice read.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This book expresses raw emotions.,
By Reader Views "Reviews, by readers, for readers" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Storm of Roses: A Compilation of Poetry and Short Stories (Paperback)
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (7/06)
E. Tara Scurry, has written a book of poetry and short stories that bare her soul to its readers. Ms Scurry shares her "pain, pleasure, life, death, anger, spirituality, fantasies, and daydreams" with us. These are taken from her "experiences and beliefs or were inspired by things surrounding her." Proverbs is one of my favorite books of the Bible. Tara takes her inspiration from Proverbs in the first section of this book. "Have Mercy" is a selection to is as much a prayer as a poem. Tara admits her sinfulness and begs for the Lord's mercy as she acknowledges His worthiness to forgive. David himself would have been blessed with this reading. "Night Studies" asks questions that have come to most Christian minds at one time or other, whether we admit it or not. Questions we would all like to ask. Tara, worships the Lord and acknowledges His greatness and yet admits that she does not understand His plan. In section 2 "Destiny of the Breathing" Ms. Scurry explores love and relationships. I was particularly struck by "Doll". This poem speaks to a relationship with a man that has discarded her only to move on to another "doll". "I am a doll Just a toy, turned off My time is over, batteries dead Expiration date, here Now". "Clenching Fists" is a collection that speaks to anger. Such as, "Taste Your Own Toxin". "I want to poison you So you'll die I want to be the last one you see Before you close your eyes Don't ask me why Because I won't tell you I want you to die Full of questions Like my life was With you" Now that's real anger. This book expresses raw emotions. Emotions of anger, love, sadness, depression, pain and pleasure abound in this book. Ms. Scurry has a unique way of conveying her thoughts and feelings on paper. I feel that I know her through her poetry. She has touched my life. Book received free of charge.
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