Roses Prick for Sport

by Jen Wilding

Copyright: © 2006  Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: Second

Printed: 39 pages, 6" x 9", saddle-stitch binding, black and white interior ink

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This is a debut collection of contemporary poetry in a classical lyric style by Chicago poet, Jen Wilding. Most poems are lyrical rhymes, though a few are free verse. Subjects range from lost love to social commentary to life humor. Miss Wilding's poetic style has been compared to popular poets such as Edna St. Vincent Millay and Dorothy Parker. Click on the preview icon to view samples from the collection.


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Something will catch in your throat, as you read... [ No Rating ] 3 Oct 2006
Something will catch in your throat as you read... Some poems catch a laugh there, somewhere between your heart and smile... Some poems catch your heart in your own throat, in the moment, and you simply must read on... Some poems catch you, grasp your toes even if you don't want to read... But they all are the very best themselves that they can possibly be...

This poet has a knack for catching your interest and keeping it. Her unique topics AND delivery deserve applause. "To a Swimmer" is I think a very heartfelt memoir of young love. "The Letter" offers the reader a refreshing conversation about coping and ideas, as if you are involved in the talking. Read, read, read! Cheers, T. F. Rice
I love Edna St. Vincent Millay!
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7 Sep 2006 (updated 7 Sep 2006)
Edna is one of my favorites and while no one will ever write like her again, I can feel her in Jen's writing. A lot of people try too hard to make their poetry "deep" and thought provoking. My personal rule for writing poetry is; write, don't think. It seems to me Jen writes with that attitude. She has kept her poetry simple yet thought provoking. The title is great also. It shows a sense of humor with a touch of passion. Very nice.
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29 Apr 2005
I read this in one sitting and so appreciated the collection. It reminded me of classical poetry with a unique, modern twist and I loved the play on words. One of my favorites was "Insomnia" beccause I could relate and it made me laugh. I also enjoyed re-visiting my old favorite "To a Swimmer" and "Aimee," because I know the subject. And then there's "The Optimist's Parade." Enough said. But you saved the best for last and it's fantastic. You have a gift and I felt uplifted as I do whenever I read good poetry.

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