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Silver Threads
'Silver Threads' is the first collection of poetry by Jade Kennedy, one of the most recent literary talents to emerge from the city of Hull. Like the 'white wild flower sprung up between the cracks' of her opening poem, Jade's poetic voice has its roots in urban reality, its attention fixed at the sky, and a considerable elegance of its own.
The poems are filled to the brim with rich, descriptive images to savour, illuminated by moonlight and a scattering of stars - and a sincere respect for our literary heritage, with subtle nods to Robert Frost and Virginia Woolf along the way. Put simply, this is a collection that deserves a place in your life and on your Kindle; download it now to see why.
The poems are filled to the brim with rich, descriptive images to savour, illuminated by moonlight and a scattering of stars - and a sincere respect for our literary heritage, with subtle nods to Robert Frost and Virginia Woolf along the way. Put simply, this is a collection that deserves a place in your life and on your Kindle; download it now to see why.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2012
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October 5, 2012
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Each poet’s idea of poetry, what it means to them, is always different, and what Jade Kennedy puts forth is a mesmerizing rendering of the English language that explores the utmost creativity of the art of writing. Her works deal with simple and deeply honest reality, but they also explore the gentle and all-encompassing power of imagination, taking basic thoughts into new realms and moving her audience to consider the everyday in a different, more magical light. These are very literary poems – in context, as well as construction – and they deliver a serene and pensive quality that easily stirs emotion, encourages contemplation. Read more...
Each poet’s idea of poetry, what it means to them, is always different, and what Jade Kennedy puts forth is a mesmerizing rendering of the English language that explores the utmost creativity of the art of writing. Her works deal with simple and deeply honest reality, but they also explore the gentle and all-encompassing power of imagination, taking basic thoughts into new realms and moving her audience to consider the everyday in a different, more magical light. These are very literary poems – in context, as well as construction – and they deliver a serene and pensive quality that easily stirs emotion, encourages contemplation. Read more...
May 20, 2014
Poetry emcompasses ideas, feelings and thoughts. It can be concrete or abstract. Poetry says so much in so little. I am a poet so I understand the poetic mind. It can speak of something and then unexpectedly, for the reader, take an about turn. There are no absolutes.
In this thin book of poetry, Jade Kennedy has made mesmerising use of the English language. She takes us into a higher plane. The poems are a mix of dark, spirituality, dreamy and yet rational. Her words show rich imagination, and a realm beyond the concrete. We can feel the serenity yet also the pensive nature. When poetry makes us contemplate, that means the poet has achieved her/his goal.
Jade Kennedy has made great use of nature and her imagery is wonderful. I recommend it for all poetry lovers. And for those who are scared by poetry, try reading this. A thin volume, worth picking up and cherishing....
In this thin book of poetry, Jade Kennedy has made mesmerising use of the English language. She takes us into a higher plane. The poems are a mix of dark, spirituality, dreamy and yet rational. Her words show rich imagination, and a realm beyond the concrete. We can feel the serenity yet also the pensive nature. When poetry makes us contemplate, that means the poet has achieved her/his goal.
Jade Kennedy has made great use of nature and her imagery is wonderful. I recommend it for all poetry lovers. And for those who are scared by poetry, try reading this. A thin volume, worth picking up and cherishing....
August 19, 2012
This is a delightful collection of poems by a very talented writer. Kennedy's grasp of the English language is stunning as she weaves beautiful, evocative images in the space of a few short lines. These poems really captured my heart and mind and are definitely ones I could return to again and again, getting more out of them each time. If poetry is your thing, I can highly recommend checking out this collection.
November 3, 2012
This is a beautiful, completely unpretentious poetry collection be an up-and-coming british poet. If you're looking for a small book of poems that will make you both nostalgic and cheerful, Jade Kennedy's Silver Threads will deliver as promised.
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