Poems: In Her Strapless Dresses; Mud in My Tears

by Lily Brett

Lily Brett's fifth collection of poetry, In Her Strapless Dresses , brings to life Carlton laneways, bicycles, family, New York and the author's relationship with her mother.

Genres: Poetry

217 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Mimori · Rating 3 out of 5]

i’m so into poetry these days. it’s beautiful. it makes me feel things. i appreciate it. and i enjoyed this one mediocrely.

[A G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brett's style is simple, subtle, her form rarely varies. After a few pages I thought it might be a bit dull, but the beauty of this collection is the whole. I find the woman who writes the poetry beautiful. She is passionate, realistic, and flawed. Some of the poems, for example her experience counting objects (OCD) resonate with me like a mirror. Bears a reread.