Reviews for Out of Darkness
by Elizabeth Melton Parsons
Out of Darkness
by Elizabeth Melton Parsons
I had the privilege of reading Ms.
Parson’s book—a collection of poems that are exceptionally crafted.
This gifted author has complied an impressive variety of styles—and made
their study a wonderful experience. The book would be a great one to be
read aloud in the forums where people appreciate the communication style
well written poetry provides.
Particularly in evidence are very strong emotive expressions that are
dark and real in terms of the psychology of the hard, fast, and real
horrors of abuse and other tragic human experiences. It also includes
poems that wonderfully express very sensuous and lasting impressions of
love in its desired form. Most human beings want or know the definition
of true love, real love, love in its purest intent, effect and desire it
for love’s sake and the book takes you there. It is clear Ms. Parsons
understands true passion for another and uses fresh analogies and well
crafted language to describe it all beautifully.
From “Six O’clock,” which is a clear description of a woman’s anguish
when she is trying to please a self-absorbed man to her warm, beautiful
reflections of love such as in “You Are,” Ms. Parsons covers the range
of human emotions born out of the tragedies and the triumphs we all deal
with in life. Every poem offers its own gift—there are many surprises.
One final one I should mention because of her ability to think deeply is
“PopTook Mama,” a nicely done work on the death of a father and
husband.
I appreciate the opportunity to have seen the book and do very much
recommend it as a truly unique experience for the reader—it’ll speak to
you.
A review by
Andrew Huddleston, M.S.
Out of Darkness
Boy, your poem 'Abuse' really hit home, right on the mark! I felt your fear, your anger your mixed emotions but most of all I heard the sad cries from your dear innocent heart-Crying out so that just for one day, one single moment of justification, someone would hear also-God bless you 'soul sister'-
Thought 'Desire' ever so provocative & sexy ~ A hunger almost?? LOL
'A moment with you' says just how far & how deep love really is!! Beautiful mate~
5 GOLD STARS & a BOX OF KLEENEX!!!! Certainly what you deserve for that poem ( 'Your love for me') and so I can dry my eyes????
'Your love is like a compass that gives me direction'.........how poetic & well written into that poem!
Debbie Stevens http://debra2760.tripod.com/buds/id22.html
"Out of Darkness" is filled with poems that truly understand the human need to love and to be loved. It
expresses the feelings of being trapped when in an abusive relationship and it
conveys how a victim may assume responsibility for their situation. I truly
enjoyed reading “Out of Darkness” because it held my attention hostage from
beginning to end.
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Out of
Darkness by Elizabeth Melton Parsons
Reviewed by A. L. Harris
8/14/2005
Out of Darkness is a wonderful collection of poetry. Poetry of all kinds, many different emotions
unveiled. Elizabeth has truly put her heart into her writings, and the
result is amazing. This book is a wonderful edition to any poetry
collection. I can't wait to see more from her!!
Author of
Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions. ISBN: 1-4137-8436-4
Website:
www.shatteredmemories.com
Review
Out of Darkness by Elizabeth Melton Parsons is a book of
poems about various emotions She writes about living in the present, searching
for love, loss, friendship, family, and death. Parsons has a gift for using
words to express emotions and lets us understand her journey. I particularly
enjoyed Eagle's Flight, Home Again, Lonely Spirit, Beast, and The Kill. This is
a good first book and I look forward to seeing future work by this author.
Michelle Ailene True, author, book reviewer and poetry ezine publisher
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