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"Something will catch in your throat, as you read..." 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

"Buy This Book!" 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.

"I love Edna St. Vincent Millay!" 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.