Book Review: Nature Speaks of Love & Sorrow by Jeff Flesch
I am delighted to share an advanced review of the delicate and gorgeous poetry collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow by Jeff Flesch.
When Jeff asked me to read and review his forthcoming collection, Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, I was thrilled. I admire Jeff’s unique writing style and love the portraits of emotion and life he creates with his words.
Nature Speaks of Love & Sorrow Book Review
The poetry of Jeff is undulating and emotional. It explores love and loss and remembrance. It explores the nature of memory and the sweetness of life. Every word is intentional and every line sinks deep into the heart as the imagery of each poem takes hold and bursts into being.
From the moment I started reading this book, I was reminded of a quote by Cicero.
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ~ Cicero
If you have Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, you will have both a library and nature at your fingertips. You will find the flora and fauna of nature delicate and raw in this book, and the library of written emotions and experiences poignant and healing.
Experience the sensations of each carefully crafted poem and the intentionality of the writing, as in “birds live under my skin/wallowing in water, shallow and thin” and the bittersweetness of “out of the love carved out of limbs and leaves/while nurturing our souls, we trade/the sun inside our hearts/for the remainder of our days.”
Explore the magic of memory and love and take in the sights and sounds of nature as created in poetic writing. You will feel the breeze, see the sunset, and sit under the old oak tree.
While Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow is an emotional collection, the balance of love and sorrow is like a wave. It pulls away and pushes toward the shore in a balanced rhythm that is as satisfying as it is beautiful.
I found the overall arc of the narrative delightful and love how the opening and final poems contrast with each other in their reflections yet also provide the perfect “covers” between which the depth of the book unfolds.
Enjoy this rich narrative from your home, from the park, or from the comfort of your favorite haunt. Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow delights time and time again with its enchanting portrayals of love and sorrow and the stunning metaphors it draws between humanity and nature.
I recommend Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow to any lover of nature and all lovers of poetry. It is a powerful and vivid collection you will enjoy poem by poem again and again.
Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow releases September 1st. Be sure to follow the publisher, Experiments In Fiction for further announcements and news regarding the book, and take a moment to explore Jeff’s site so that you may enjoy a taste of his lovely writing!
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KK
This is a wonderful review of Jeff’s forthcoming book. He is such a fantastic poet. I like his poetry.
Jodie | That Happy Reader
A wonderful review of this collection Jaya! Thanks for sharing.
Merry Sari
Wow~ Love your review so much and I definitely love the titles of his book! Thanks for sharing, Jaya x
'Slow-Motion Moments' reading, plus a review by Jaya Avendel
[…] would also like to thank Jaya Avendel for her wonderful review of the collection! I include some quotes below, to give you a taster of what you can expect from […]
Shammi Paranjape
A wonderful review of what promises to be a great collection. Looking forward to Jeff’s amazing poetry 💜🌸👏
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! Love that you enjoyed the sounds of this incredible book.
Shammi Paranjape
I did! So looking forward to it🌸🌸🌸
Jeff Flesch
IThank you from the bottom of my heart for this gorgeous review, Jaya. It means the absolute world to me! ❤️
Jaya Avendel
Absolutely, Jeff! It was my pleasure.
D. Wallace Peach
I also enjoy Jeff’s poetry. It’s lovely to see a review here, Jaya. He must be thrilled. Many congrats to Jeff on his up-and-coming release. 😀
haoyando
Wow, you make me like this book instantly. Love good poetry.
Ingrid
This is a beautiful review Jaya: Thank you for your wonderful words on this forthcoming publication!
Jaya Avendel
It was my delight, Ingrid! Love that you are publishing this collection too.
Akhila
Thank you Jaya for introducing us to this book.. will definitely try to grab a copy
Jaya Avendel
Wonderful, Akhila!
Terveen Gill
A lovely and vivid review, Jaya. You’ve captured the essence of the poems in your beautiful writing. 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Terveen!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I am happy to read your Cicero quote, which is perfect.
Surely the way you have described this book is very inspiring to read.
Nature is always a precious source of wonderful and strong emotions.
Jaya Avendel
Thanks, Claudia! Love that you loved the quote too.
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
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SelmaMartin
Wonderful review, Jaya. It’s certainly a book I’d want to have. Thanks. Xoxo
Cindy Georgakas
What a beautiful reflection and review of Jeff’s book Jaya! You truly brought his book to light and love so well depicted and I’m sure he’s over the moon happy by your wonderful review.
Not sure why but I had to follow you again. So odd this W.P. 💖
Jacqui Murray
This sounds enticing. I’ll look for it when it’s published.
Cindy Georgakas
Thanks Jacqui… he’s be thrilled I know!
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Jaya Avendel
I am delighted this connected with you, Jacqui!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this lovely comment, Cindy!