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lavish Lines/luscious Lies

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This book was a fantastic read. In her poetry the author brings forward and evokes a very stirring sense of drawing the reader into her world where she sees bold and strong emotions around her. It is a rare thing that modern poetry will let someone walk into the mind and thoughts of an individual who is a lover, mother and partner but above all a strong woman.
The added bonus in this for me was that as the author shifted the styles she put forward, she would define the styles in pieces so that you could understand what she was trying to do with the structure of the words beyond evoking the emotional feel you got from what she poured onto the pages. So for students who want to learn how to write poetry this was an educational primer as well. We should look to this book and I would recommend it as it both teaches how poetry should be written in terms of style but more importantly shows people how they can open themselves emotionally through the words on the page. Nicely done...

After having read this book of poetry I am convinced there are some things about poetry I had missed. Saadia has variety and style! From 'Kyrielle' in which she describes an inability to 'resist temptation' to 'February' an allusion to temptation,to 'Sandwiches' as she cuts the crust from bread for her boys. This is not just your everyday book of poems. When it smokes, it's with sensuality..... when it burns,it's with reality, and she displays a depth that is simply amazing. She cuts directly to the core with such simple statements. Ms. Aschemann your fine education shows. I will purchase this book again and again as a wonderful gift for friends whom I know will truly enjoy it as I myself do.

I'm personally not much of a poetry reader; I'm a news and information junkie. Usually if the material doesn't inform me I'm immediately bored, but this book captured and captivated me. Sometimes I felt like she was talking to me, and sometimes I felt like she was talking about me. The poem Jack Daniels took me back to a time in my life that I'm not very proud of, and the poem Unfinished is the pure genius that all creative beings strive for, but seldom reach. Two Sides is the game of cat and mouse that keeps us young at heart, but creates the confusion that ages our soul. I could go on and on, but then I'd be Fishing. To sum it up, this is a great book for information junkies, because sometimes it's better to stop the flow of info, and allow yourself to be captivated. This book is like a quick weekend getaway, and we all know how good that can be. I give this wonderful effort Two Thumbs and Two Big Toes way Up.

I have followed Saadia's works on her blog ever since she started it in December, 2006. I am so glad to see her published. I was one of the first to buy a copy of this book and since have started buying them for friends. Saadia's book is filled with carefully circumscribed imagery.
There is no question that she has a distinctive voice. She is a contradiction as she is a loving Mother and wife but presents this dark fantasy side of herself. It makes the book even more intriging. I intend to give a lot of copies of this book away. It is a book which every woman can relate. Judi Singleton

Saadia is an amazing writer; thoughtful, sensual, honest and clever. She uses beautiful words and unique phrases that come together to make perfect sense.

She writes of contradictions. Of smashing typical stereotypes. Of being so much more than people might think. Of erotic times and drinking in the sunshine. That might be my favorite line from one of her poems, "Ode to the Day Drunk" .... "Sunshine drinking / is for the free thinking."

From the beautifully simple "Untitled" to the heat and passion of "February" and "Enigma" - this book has a little bit of everything. It's a great read.

When I make time to read a book, it usually isn't a book of poetry. However, I am so glad that I found the title so mysterious that I took the chance to go outside of my usual routine and read this one. I believe that any woman that picks up this book will not put down. The reason being is that it really speaks to the modern woman. There were times during my readings (yes I read it several times)that I felt as though she looked into my private thoughts, so much so, that I read my husband only selected poems aloud. I believe every woman can relate to poems contrasting what is expected of her by society with what she feels inside and cannot share. How she grows and changes, and sometimes becomes the very things that she mocked as a child. I was so suprised that she was speaking to my innermost thoughts and feelings that I completely forgot that I was reading poetry...because it is the poetry of life. I bought the book for my sister's birthday, and I cannot wait to give it to her. It is like the Sex and the City of poetry. Saadia if you read this...I cannot wait to read your next book!

I was delightfully surprised when I read this poetry book. The author obviously loves the English language. She uses words beautifully and concretely. She takes simple, everyday occurences and makes them real and beautiful. It's educational, too, as she explains different poetic styles, showing examples. When she deviates from the accepted standard, she explains why she does it. Some poems are reflective, while others give me a chuckle. Pick up your feet, kick back with this book and savour the words rolling from your tongue as you read it aloud.

Saadia's verses take me from this dull, dusty world to a secret place of moonlight and shadow, where blue smoke curls lazily up as the ill-wind sax moans of lust and despair, and a fleeting glance from beneath long black lashes hints of delights untellable, and the soft breeze wafts subtle perfumes to me.

A cool yet scorching hot desert, like Baked Alaska in a tall, slim glass, ice cream and oven-hot fruit mixed, to be eaten respectfully with a long, long spoon of purest Silver, while staying a cautious distance from the devil's lick of passion.

And then to be fled from in bashful panic, for old Adam himself is too young a boy to be teased and tantalised with such casual finesse.

Saadia Aschemann's poetry is direct and earthy, the product of an artist who has clearly studied her craft and then gone on to push the envelope and create a delightful writing personality of her own. There is no hasty `free verse' tossed in to fill pages--no, Aschemann obviously crafts her work as a painter fills his canvas or a sculptor works her stone. Each poem is a musical accomplishment that reflects the best of her when she turns it over to her audience--and each deserves a `Bravo!'

As has been noted by other reviewers, "lavish Lines/luscious lies" provides the reader with tantalizing clues on the historical background of many styles used by the author, such as the dreamy poem, "Sestina," after which she draws us back to its origins in the twelfth century.

I enjoyed how Aschemann conspires with the reader to enhance their enjoyment of her work, such as with the poem, "Hush." "Read in a Whisper," she insists and, if you haven't, you look around in hopes you haven't given something away.

For anyone wanting something new and dynamic in the world of poetry, poet Saadia Aschemann is just the thing for you.

These passionate words float over the lips, dance on the tongue and caress and warm the inside. This book paints 21st century color into the character, zest, and rich beauty of wine, woman, song and much, much more.

Cleverly set in vibrant poetic forms, every syllable has deliberate purpose, meaning, and punch; like a great bass player setting the groove in a hot band. Lavish Lines certainly grooves word for word.

The book's virtue lies in the intoxicating rhythm of those beautiful words; weaving life equally into the precious and mundane moments of life. Sex, wine and passion share the stage with family, boredom and neurosis. Their interplay makes for magic days and nights that lift the human spirit and make them interesting and lovely and so damn worth living.