Wild Mercy: Tarot Inspired Poetry

by Elizabeth Cunningham

Evocative, provocative, inspired and inspiring; Wild Mercy dips into the power behind the card image and brings back gold. "This is a book of poetry for both poetry connoisseurs and those who love to be touched intimately by beauty and honesty. Like all good collections of mystical poetry, Wild Mercy will touch your heart and push you to the edge of your comfort zone, make you laugh and make you squire" -- MatriFocus, Imbolc 2007

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Christy Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book of poetry with each section grouped and inspired by a tarot card. A handful of the major arcana are covered. Original drawings inspired by the cards are at the start of each section by an additional artist. Cunningham doesn't just reiterate common meanings in her poems but truly uses the symbolism and essence of each card as a jumping off point for her own creative response and creation, bringing both new understanding and depth to that card. One need not know the cards or symbols to enjoy the poetry; it stands on its own and is varied in tone and theme. This has served to inspire me in my own writing and tarot reflections.