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My Own Echo: poems
A meandering of the soul through doubts, regret and transition.
- GenresPoetry
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2024
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September 3, 2024
A read-worthy, evocative poetry collection.
At the start of the book, Aitchison takes the time to introduce us to his poetry collection and lets us know what his poems are about; sadness, madness, laughter, love, monsters, doubt, darkness, and a bit of what lies between.
This poetry collection was like being inside a young person's mind struggling to stay sane when life seemed hopeless and everything crumbled. I had to read some poems more than once to completely understand the meaning of all the words, and most of the poems left me staring at my screen trying to take in all the feelings hidden behind them.
Some of my favorites were "Outpacing my place", "Unedited mistakes", "A plea to Lady Forsaken", and "Of being human".
"Feet of Clay" spoke to my soul on another, more personal level.
Overall, a great poetry collection. Highly recommended for lovers of free verse poetry and those looking for poems to connect to.
At the start of the book, Aitchison takes the time to introduce us to his poetry collection and lets us know what his poems are about; sadness, madness, laughter, love, monsters, doubt, darkness, and a bit of what lies between.
"There is no order or reason to this collection. They exist simply because I do, and they represent a time in my existence."
This poetry collection was like being inside a young person's mind struggling to stay sane when life seemed hopeless and everything crumbled. I had to read some poems more than once to completely understand the meaning of all the words, and most of the poems left me staring at my screen trying to take in all the feelings hidden behind them.
Some of my favorites were "Outpacing my place", "Unedited mistakes", "A plea to Lady Forsaken", and "Of being human".
"Feet of Clay" spoke to my soul on another, more personal level.
The misplaced anger
Left you dry
And the silent screams
Withered your pain inside
Overall, a great poetry collection. Highly recommended for lovers of free verse poetry and those looking for poems to connect to.
June 22, 2025
There is no Highway – Only the sound of War.
Aitchison dives right in with his poetry. He stresses in the foreword that he's not the poet he was when he wrote these: and maybe he is not: but the poet in this words writes with a deliberate rough edge, an unravelling of sorts.
I see you from the start You like the pain – You hold on to But the words you speak Spark a feeling left To blame
There's an honesty in that unravelling. He's not afraid to show his pain.
I like pithy poetry: especially when it lingers. Veracity did that, and A pause to stumble. This poet has something important to say. More importantly, I want to hear it.
A gust of wind
Somebody will read it
I stare at the words
And wonder Is my story like this
Aitchison writes with a quiet grief. He reminds me some of Mary Oliver, if she had written on a dark day. He has a flavour of Ava Limon, who also faces her grief with a dark grace.
A lot of it's very lyrical. I wonder if it's deliberate. If it is, it works.
Hey lady,
I’m over here –
Scared to lose it all.
This poet writes with a casual simplicity which you could mistake for a lack of skill, but it is not. He hides his pain in plain sight, with words that could fit as easily into a conversation, a song, as a poem. But that makes it no lesser.
When I write poetry review I play a game, and I hope you will indulge me. Aitchison would not be a biker, or if he were, it would be one on the road, not the one posing in the parking lot. He's the quiet lines of fatigue on a man's face, the one who knows his life is set. He's the letter you never sent, he's the crowd at a folk concert, the ones who always were there, always will be there. He's the road you never chose to took. The one you look back at sometimes.
If you like strong lyricism in your poetry, with carved out imagery that works, this is your poet. I recommend.
Aitchison dives right in with his poetry. He stresses in the foreword that he's not the poet he was when he wrote these: and maybe he is not: but the poet in this words writes with a deliberate rough edge, an unravelling of sorts.
I see you from the start You like the pain – You hold on to But the words you speak Spark a feeling left To blame
There's an honesty in that unravelling. He's not afraid to show his pain.
I like pithy poetry: especially when it lingers. Veracity did that, and A pause to stumble. This poet has something important to say. More importantly, I want to hear it.
A gust of wind
Somebody will read it
I stare at the words
And wonder Is my story like this
Aitchison writes with a quiet grief. He reminds me some of Mary Oliver, if she had written on a dark day. He has a flavour of Ava Limon, who also faces her grief with a dark grace.
A lot of it's very lyrical. I wonder if it's deliberate. If it is, it works.
Hey lady,
I’m over here –
Scared to lose it all.
This poet writes with a casual simplicity which you could mistake for a lack of skill, but it is not. He hides his pain in plain sight, with words that could fit as easily into a conversation, a song, as a poem. But that makes it no lesser.
When I write poetry review I play a game, and I hope you will indulge me. Aitchison would not be a biker, or if he were, it would be one on the road, not the one posing in the parking lot. He's the quiet lines of fatigue on a man's face, the one who knows his life is set. He's the letter you never sent, he's the crowd at a folk concert, the ones who always were there, always will be there. He's the road you never chose to took. The one you look back at sometimes.
If you like strong lyricism in your poetry, with carved out imagery that works, this is your poet. I recommend.
August 11, 2024
Soulful, remarkable and a real look into the mind of a poet.
My Own Echo explores the mind of a man who was maybe not at his best but shows the monsters, the heartache and loss that we as humans deal with daily. This of course was my takeaway. Recognizing some of those things in myself from years ago was a real eye opener. You never know how inline someone's story might be with your own.
Some of the ones I enjoyed the most were...
- I see you fall
- Out of Timing
- Compromising our end
- Such a beautiful ghost
All this to say, I loved this collection and looking forward to picking it up again someday when my headspace is completely opposite of what it now. I wonder how the stories will resonate then.
My Own Echo explores the mind of a man who was maybe not at his best but shows the monsters, the heartache and loss that we as humans deal with daily. This of course was my takeaway. Recognizing some of those things in myself from years ago was a real eye opener. You never know how inline someone's story might be with your own.
Some of the ones I enjoyed the most were...
- I see you fall
- Out of Timing
- Compromising our end
- Such a beautiful ghost
All this to say, I loved this collection and looking forward to picking it up again someday when my headspace is completely opposite of what it now. I wonder how the stories will resonate then.
September 1, 2024
The Resonance of 'My Own Echo'
'My Own Echo' by Joshua Aitchison is a profound and moving collection of poetry that resonates deeply within me. Each poem in this anthology reflects the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery with raw honesty and emotional depth. Aitchison's command of language is exceptional; his words flow effortlessly, creating vivid imagery and evoking powerful emotions.
What stands out most is the authenticity in his voice, as if each poem is a window into his soul (or what it was when he wrote it; after all, he did mention that he himself has evolved since writing these), allowing readers to connect with his experiences on a personal level. The varied structure and style of the poems keep the collection engaging, offering something new with each turn of the page. 'My Own Echo' is not just a book of poetry; it's a journey through the inner workings of the heart and mind. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry that speaks to the core of human existence. Aitchison's work is a testament to the power of words and their ability to echo in our hearts long after you've finished reading.
'My Own Echo' by Joshua Aitchison is a profound and moving collection of poetry that resonates deeply within me. Each poem in this anthology reflects the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery with raw honesty and emotional depth. Aitchison's command of language is exceptional; his words flow effortlessly, creating vivid imagery and evoking powerful emotions.
What stands out most is the authenticity in his voice, as if each poem is a window into his soul (or what it was when he wrote it; after all, he did mention that he himself has evolved since writing these), allowing readers to connect with his experiences on a personal level. The varied structure and style of the poems keep the collection engaging, offering something new with each turn of the page. 'My Own Echo' is not just a book of poetry; it's a journey through the inner workings of the heart and mind. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry that speaks to the core of human existence. Aitchison's work is a testament to the power of words and their ability to echo in our hearts long after you've finished reading.
August 17, 2025
I heard the author read his poems recently. Beautiful, thought provoking, and introspective. This is an excellent collection of amazing poetry!
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