storm clouds
can hope be caught
in a spider's web?
The spider's web suggesting the confusion and uncertainties surrounding chronic illness.
The compression of language in these short form poems means that so much can be said in so few words, while also encouraging re-reading, which deepens the meaning.
between breaths
following the white
of this butterfly
These poems read in sequence offer a moving insight into Kristen's journey.
The book comes with an introduction from the poet along with a Foreword by Owen Bullock and an Afterword by Patricia Prime.
Patient Property by Kirsten Cliff Elliot, published (2019) by Velvet Dusk Publishing.
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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book direct from Kirsten in exchange for the last copy of my own poetry book.
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The latest post on my Crafty Green Poet Substack is all about animal migrations, you can read it here.
2 comments:
Haiku and tanka have such a unique ability to leave space for the reader to sit with the emotions rather than explaining everything directly. The butterfly image especially caught my attention because it feels like such a beautiful symbol of transformation after a period of struggle. This sounds like a book that would stay with you long after the final page.
Hi Melody, thanks for your comment! It definitely is a book that lingers in the mind.
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