Yesterday I Was The Moon [By NU]-[ Paperback]

by NU

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

Reviews

[Whimsy Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I didn’t relate to this as much as other poetry I’ve read recently, but I did find a few gems within that made it worth the read for me.

[Full of Lit · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of poems made me think and it made me feel. Some things I really didn’t want to feel and didn’t feel like feeling. I think that means it hit me in a deep spot which says more than enough about this book. Thanks Noor.

[Rosa Tolava · Rating 4 out of 5]

nothing teaches better than this trio the fears, the tears, the years

{the golden trio}

when you fall
do it gloriously
collapse like a glass building 
sink like a gigantic ship 
and when you’re done 
sinking and collapsing and 
sinking and collapsing 
build yourself 
with your wreckage

the most beautiful thing in this world isn’t made
up of particles. it’s the strength of a person who
has seen the collapse of their world, everything 
they held dear crashing down in a million pieces.
yet every morning, they wake up and build their 
life, all over again. mourning their loss in a
tranquil silence. i haven’t yet seen
anything more astonishingly beautiful.

home murmurs
where have you been?
and i can’t help but say
away; looking for you

someday
something will go
terribly, utterly, horribly
wrong 
one day 
everything 
will be fine

our lives 
swing between 
that one day 
and some day 

so why do you worry
about it
everyday

i am fighting
my losses
trauma
and everything bringing ache
because i don’t want
to look in the mirror 
and see a tragedy staring back

[Anwesha Kundu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some poems will. Touch your heart some will keep you hanging there, I couldn't relate to alot of the poems bcz of idk maybe I wasn't at the spot, but I'll recommend you to read this book because of the lyrical words which was used in yesterday i was the moon , This book explores a variety of themes including art, people, home, courage, self-love, strength, culture, acceptance and survival.

The actual layout of the book was stunning. There were the beautiful poems paired with incredible black and white photographs. This made the book feel more personal and almost like a journal.

The poems themselves resulted in me feeling speechless and in complete awe. I would read this book again simply due to its beauty and how emotional these poems are.

[Reema Bana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Noor talks about women, broken families, traumas, how healing works. The comparison of the human bodies with cities, skyscrapers is very fresh and poetic. The book is written in simple English, and so, it’s extremely beginner friendly. Easy read just for the sake of it.

[Sylvie E Nulton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, I really love the poems in this book!!

[Viviana Luna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unfortunately not at all what I was expecting. A lot of religious references that I can’t relate to at all. Kind of a funky writing style.

[Alok Bardhan]

Great poetry collection.

[Just Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably the best poetry book I've read so far

[Mabrie Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book of poems. It is creative, touching, heartbreaking, raw, and real.

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to love this so much but I just couldn’t get drawn in. The poems were so short and simple. As a minority, I did love the content focus but felt the execution could have better.

[Shauna Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book so many times since it was released. It’s one of my go tos when I’m not feeling well

[Cleo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the poems. I could relate to some and I also liked the writing style. I will definitely read this again.

[Ghisell Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s good for a go-to.

[Addelin Memmer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had some inspiring quotes, but honestly some of the poems were so short and had no depth.

[Mark Hendry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some lovely poems and accompanying illustrations. I found the nature of some of the poems and the language to be too simplistic. Overall, lovely wee book and very aesthetically pleasing.

[strawberry shortcake · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 one of my favourite winter rereads