Peter is a cohesive work that explores the ravages of grief and discovery of life we find within pain. Rose’s lyrical voice, philosophical analysis of biology, and connection with nature carry the reader through the wilderness of the grieving process. Together, the poems are a journey from loss and despair to healing and gratitude. Examinations of aliveness, spirituality, and mortality tell a large story of deeply human experiences. This organic collection is a tale that urgently needs to be seen by those who know loss.
Wow. This is incredible. I dont even know what else to say. I’ll admit I’m not the biggest poetry reader but I had this recommended to me from a friend and it hit the mark in every way possible. There is so much emotion in every single poem, you can tell it all comes straight from the heart. It is raw and genuine and I’ve cried at least a couple times(I’m not even finished yet). This collection is gut wrenching in the most beautiful way because it shows how much love can be found in family bonds and how much love there will always be even in the wake of a loss. I will recommend this to anyone ever trying to venture into reading poetry. Pick this up. Read it. You will not regret it.