A Book Review

Sometimes, a book takes you down so many “Memory Lanes” that you just have to sit with it longer than you would. Kym Gordon Moore’s We Are Poetry is one of those books. I can tell that the author loves poetry, and she also loves learning about poetry.
Here is my review, which is shared via Amazon & Goodreads:
“Informative And Creative
Kym Gordon Moore does a fantastic job sharing her thoughts and observations about poetry, its origin, the writers who are well-known for it, and how we can all grow from it, and learn to use poetry as a form of expressiveness and encouragement.
I love how she pinpoints society’s best known poets against lesser known phenomenal writers and how we should be aware of them as well.
She not only shares these facts, but she also gives readers a tutorial of sorts into the various forms of poetry and how to write them. If you’re a lover of this genre of writing, you are going to be in heaven as you thumb through the pages of this book.
She closes the book with her original poems that make up a good portion of the book’s ending. I have to admit, for me, this is the meat of “We Are Poetry”–the part that fills the reader up.
Every poem stirs up a different emotion, and they are all very well-written. Kym did an excellent job weaving in comedic verse and reflective poems, too.
If you’re interested in learning different forms of poetry, reminiscing along with an author, and experiencing several emotions, too, then I recommend “We Are Poetry” to you. Your heart and mind will thank you.”
Get your thinking caps on and grab your learning tools. It’s time to give poetry the respect it is due!
What a thoughtful review! I agree that she shows how poetry is beneficial and expansive, “how we can all grow from it, and learn to use poetry as a form of expressiveness and encouragement.”
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Thank you for stopping by and for the comment, too!
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My pleasure!
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Yes, Kym’s book is a fabulous guide to poetry, and the poetry that she wrote for the book is fantastic, too!
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Yes, ma’am! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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What a brilliant review, trE! I cherish Kym’s book and revisit it now and then to find fresh insights.
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Yaaasss! Reading it made me remember so many forms I’d forgotten about, some I had never even heard of! I’m actually quoting one of her poems as today’s “Something To Think About” post later.
Thank you for reading, Khaya!
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This is a great review of Kym’s book trE which truly speaks volumes. I know how happy you made her! Fantabulous as she would say!!!! 💕🙌🏽🙌🏽🥂🥂💗💗
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Ha! Thank you kindly. Yes, it made her day, so I am happy about it. I always worry about reviewing the work of others–if I’ll do it justice, if I’ll say the right thing . . . I appreciate you! I’m reading yours after I finish a small book of poetry by Sarah Connor, entitled, “Always Fire.”
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You’re so welcome and you did just that! I do know what you mean!! At least you’re writing them. I was on a roll and can’t get my mojo on. Oh that is so very kind of you!! Thanks so very much!!💓🙏
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*Nods* You’re most welcome!
You’ll get back into it when you can. I stopped for a very long while myself, but picked it back up about a year ago.
It comes and goes.
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Thanks for the encouragement-:)!♥️💓♥️
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What a fabulous review for a wonderful lady – and poet! 🩵
Nice to have found you blog too TrE. Will stop by with pleasure another time. Till then take care!
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Thank you kindly.
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Bravo trE! Such a great book and definitely one to sit with longer and revisit. 👏🏻
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Yes, it is! One cannot and should not rush through this one. Thank you!
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You’re welcome and happy World Book Day, author trE. 📚
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Happy World Book Day, Michele! Thank you! 🙏🏾🩵
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Oh my gosh trE, I am just getting home, and look at what I found? Girl, I am lightheaded right about now. I simply don’t know how to begin, except to say Thank you, thank you, thank you my sistah friend. 🤗🙏🏼🤗 Your review has left me speechless and teary-eyed. Oh yeah, and don’t let me forget about the lump in my throat too.
I am soooo incredibly grateful that you connected with so many parts of this book trE. Writing this book was truly a learning experience for me. You have no idea how much I truly appreciate you my friend. From the bottom, sides, and top of my heart, thank you sis! 🥰👸🏽😘
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🤣😆😂 You’re most welcome! It’s my pleasure!
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I appreciate you sis! 😊🙏🏼🤗
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I find her writing so interesting even on her blog. I’m excited to read her books when I get a minute. This was an excellent review of it!
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Thank you kindly! She reminds me of an older Auntie, like she’d be the Auntie in my community whose house I’d go to–sit on the porch, chop it up and have some tea or hot cocoa or coffee and just listen and learn. You know?
And not blood-related Auntie (and I know you get this, because your culture does it as well), but an older woman with wisdom is automatically, “Auntie.” And an older man, is typically, “Uncle” or “Unc” in the African-American community.
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Guuuurrrrllllll, I can connect to Auntie! 🤣😜😂 And I have had many a day, sitting on a wooden swing on the porch of one of my aunts and soaking in their wisdom! Honey, you have brought back some serious memories! Thanks so much trE! I appreciate you! 🙏🏼
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Of course! You’re most welcome! ❤️💜🩵
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😁🥂😜 To Auntie! 🍹🥃🍸
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Aww yes I totally get what you mean, she is so wise and kind 😊
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Thank you for your kindness Pooja! 😁🙏🏼🌞
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You’re most welcome! 😊💕
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I’ve been wanting to learn about Poetry in more formal manner. Tried my hand at it some yrs ago on here – to warm reception. But it was a swing in the dark. This sounds great, I will check it out! Nice review.
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You’re most welcome! I’m sure it’ll be helpful. Thank you for stopping by!
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My pleasure.
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Thanks so much for your kind comment. I appreciate it! 🤗🙏🏼🥰
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❤
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A great review; informative and helpful too.
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Thank you!
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Thank you Peter. I thank you for your sweet comment. 😎 Cheers! 🥂
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Great review. Poetry is often undervalued. We’re off travelling again tomorrow and out of range for most of the rest of March.
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Enjoy! Safe travels. Have fun!
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Thanks so much Peggy for your sweet response. Stay safe! 😊
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Wonderful review for Kym .
Thanks for sharing Tre.
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You’re most welcome! Thank you for reading. 🙏🏾🩵
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Tre 🙏🙏
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Thanks a million Maggie. I appreciate you applauding trE’s heartwarming review. Cheers my friend. 🤗🥂🥰
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Oh my pleasure Kym
It was a fabulous review 🎉🤗🎉
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💜❤️🩵
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Thanks for your support as always Maggie! Hugs! 🥰🙏🏼🤗
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You are so welcome Kym 🤗🙏🥰
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😘💋😊💖🤗
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