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Sage Cohen's first full-length collection of poetry explores the concentricities of inner and outer landscapes. Like the Heart, the World accompanies the reader through the blighted streets of New York losses, the oceanic melancholies of San Francisco and Portland's orchestral embrace of the ripening, welcomed self.

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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Lulu.com (August 24, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0615153070
  • ISBN-13: 978-0615153070
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #693,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Unique and Thought-Provoking use of Language, June 14, 2009
As I read through Like the Heart, the World, I was intrigued by the uniqueness and depth of Cohen's words. She has created surprising word combinations such as "the metal taste of alone" that made me stop and contemplate their meanings. I love that her poems are like a maze of language; fresh and thought-provoking. The book is separated into three sections according to places that Cohen has lived and reflects her experiences in those cities. Through these sections, she intertwines the sensory world around us with the deep emotions that we feel inside. As the sections progress we see Cohen open up, giving us more of her, allowing us a bigger glimpse into the depths of her mind. Her poetry becomes more relaxed and longer signifying her growth as she moves through the different phases of her life. In the end, we see that she is comfortable where she is now, that she can sit within the pain, loss, and triumph of life and convey it all to us magnificently.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic artistry!, April 22, 2009
By Carol A. Stephen "Canadian poet" (Carleton Place, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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Sage Cohen's poetry is accessible to everyone, with a wonderful turn of phrase that is often unexpected. I found myself wishing some of the phrases were mine! I love poetry that turns off at an angle and takes you down a different path than the one you started on. Sage Cohen's poetry does that for you and to you. This is a book to read once, twice, many times, as there are nuances that you miss on the first pass.
I would buy this book as a gift for a friend. It will have permanent shelf space in my poetry collection.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Open, Poignant, October 23, 2008
By Shawn Sorensen (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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I read this book in one sitting, something I've never done with a poetry title. Cohen doesn't mince words - rather, she is one of those rare lyricists who makes every line count. I often paused mid-poem, amazed with a particular line or stanza, like this one from "Pretty Lady Can I Get a Smile?":


I'd like to change the way
you think about marriage.

Your geography is impressive.
Do you know where your heart is?


The emotional range from poem to poem is one of the strongest features of the book, showing a deep maturity of directness and empathy. The book is also broken up into sections according to where the author has lived at various stages of her life, something I really appreciated. I was slightly confused during some of the poems, but that's just this particular reader and something that didn't happen very often. It also means that one can get different things from a Cohen poem each time it's read, the mark of a strong author. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and moving
"Like the Heart, the World" by Sage Cohen is a wonderful collection of experiences in poetic form. A truly touching book which evokes laughter and tears from the same poem. Read more
Published 14 months ago by W. Kane

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Poetry For Your Soul
Sage Cohen's three-city tour of poetry is a breath of fresh air for the soul. You'll nod in agreement, laugh at the humor and feel inspired after reading just one poem. Read more
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