'Shadows of Myth and Legend'
by E.J. Stevens
Sacred Oaks Press. March 2010
ISBN No: 978 0 9842475 1 6
I love poetry and so when I opened up this particular book for the first time and started reading, I quickly became captured by the imagery and depth that is so beautifully revealed within this amazing collection of paranormal poems written by E.J. Stevens.
This slim book is divided into four parts under the headings of Earth & Below; Air & Spirit; Fire & War and Water and Ice. The four headings acts as the structure within this book, around which 54 paranormal poems written by E.J. Stevens are presented.
Each poem found within this book recounts a vivid story which at times can be dark, haunting, disturbing and yet beautiful in its own individual way.
For lovers of paranormal writing and those who have not read anything from the paranormal genre before, this collection of poems is really worth obtaining and taking time to read.
It can be difficult to write a review on a collection of poems. In order to help me with this, E.J.Stevens has kindly given me permission to reproduce a poem from her collection here. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about this particular poem. Enjoy!
Elven Bride
This slim book is divided into four parts under the headings of Earth & Below; Air & Spirit; Fire & War and Water and Ice. The four headings acts as the structure within this book, around which 54 paranormal poems written by E.J. Stevens are presented.
Each poem found within this book recounts a vivid story which at times can be dark, haunting, disturbing and yet beautiful in its own individual way.
For lovers of paranormal writing and those who have not read anything from the paranormal genre before, this collection of poems is really worth obtaining and taking time to read.
It can be difficult to write a review on a collection of poems. In order to help me with this, E.J.Stevens has kindly given me permission to reproduce a poem from her collection here. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about this particular poem. Enjoy!
Elven Bride
Clans and families gather
In this valley glade with pride
And await the appearance
Of the lovely Elven Bride
Elegance of the high born
Her beauty beyond reproach
Bare foot lightly touching moss
Exiting the bridal coach
Slender legs bring her forward
As all gathered weep and bow
Dancing gracefully forward
Ready for her wedding vow
Clad in a fluttering gown
Of red monarch butterflies
Setting off the sparkle of
Her shining emerald eyes
Alabaster skin gleaming
Her face luminous and pale
Beneath the shimmering threads
Of her spider woven veil
Wet dewdrop diamonds glisten
In her fiery orange hair
Morning sun climbs in the sky
To shine on our maiden fair.
Copyright: E.J.Stevens. 2010
I really don't read enough poetry ...
ReplyDeleteoo, I love it. Added to my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read much poetry over the years, but this poem makes me want to read more for sure; I'm with bookreviewfamily-this goes on my "to read" list for sure.
ReplyDeleteParanormal poetry. Wow, I've always loved Edgar Allan Poe. EJ Stevens is new to me, but I certainly loved this poem. Thanks for sharing, Calum.
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