The Last Flower Standing

by Midhat Rehman

Her independence has become her armor, but she struggles between enjoying its freedom and overcoming its curse of solitude. The Last Flower Standing is a powerful body of poetry illustrating the highs and lows of adulthood with topics ranging from inner-child healing, societal expectations, love, loss, and spiritual awakening. The four chapter titles are My Undoing, My Rebirth, My Secrets, and My Peace. This is the sister book to Thorns of Courage, which was the first poetry book written by Midhat Rehman.

Genres: Poetry

127 pages, Paperback

Published August 31, 2023

Reviews

[Stephanie Langston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent dialectics and I appreciated the style and tone. Liked the first half most.

[Susie Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went through this in one sitting, so many of these poems really resonated with me. Almost every poem feels like a confession or diary entry and I love it. It feels like my diary. Here’s two of my favorites:

“Beauty
Is not reason enough
To pursue someone
Sure, it’s captivating
But everyone has it
Tell me something different
Unique to only you and me

Don’t call me pretty”


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“A hopeless romantic
Who is hopelessly unromantic
Running from affection
Hiding from confessions
Emotionally despondent
Unbalanced and tormented
To ache for love
But to be relieved
When it skips over me

I’m afraid reality won’t match my fantasy”

[JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how the author turns her feelings into characters. For instance depression is a party guest!

[Jonathan Derr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of potential here. Lovely poems that really make you think. Definitely enjoyed this young new voice!

[Taylor Dawicke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this but I think maybe the prose wasn’t for me. Maybe I read it at the wrong time.

[Vick · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I liked the first half of the book, it’s where most of my bookmarked poems are. I resonated with some, some not so much.