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Restraint
Restraint is a compilation of Erotic poems themed around Love, Passion, Pain, Torment, Lust, and Erotica. It is eloquently written and assured to take the reader on an emotional journey into the sensual mind of this author.
Restraint is my largest volume of poetry to date. (226 pages)
This book features many new erotic/romantic poems compiled over a period of a year. While it does have a slight overlap of content with both Absence and Burnt, it still provides a significant volume of poems unique to this book. At the request of my readers, I included the entire set of 365+ Haiku's from Taboo.
The printed version of this book is artistically presented. Each page features beautiful flourishes that frame each poem for presentation to the eye. Each page has been meticulously formatted as a tribute and statement of thanks to the fans that pushed and encouraged me to continue throughout the year leading to it's release.
Restraint could have easily been broken into three separate poetry publications, but at the time I had compiled all of the poems in the book, I decided to release them in a single set. This was due to my frustrations experienced in the local Poetry scene and somewhat negligent efforts of various poetry organisers to share and promote local work.
To a certain extent, I wanted Restraint to be my last poetry publication. It is a reflection of my struggle to become acknowledged in the poetry world during a period when I felt the expression of love was vitally important across the world.
Restraint is my largest volume of poetry to date. (226 pages)
This book features many new erotic/romantic poems compiled over a period of a year. While it does have a slight overlap of content with both Absence and Burnt, it still provides a significant volume of poems unique to this book. At the request of my readers, I included the entire set of 365+ Haiku's from Taboo.
The printed version of this book is artistically presented. Each page features beautiful flourishes that frame each poem for presentation to the eye. Each page has been meticulously formatted as a tribute and statement of thanks to the fans that pushed and encouraged me to continue throughout the year leading to it's release.
Restraint could have easily been broken into three separate poetry publications, but at the time I had compiled all of the poems in the book, I decided to release them in a single set. This was due to my frustrations experienced in the local Poetry scene and somewhat negligent efforts of various poetry organisers to share and promote local work.
To a certain extent, I wanted Restraint to be my last poetry publication. It is a reflection of my struggle to become acknowledged in the poetry world during a period when I felt the expression of love was vitally important across the world.
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226 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2013
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May 6, 2013
I had been waiting for the First Edition of this Book to come to me via mail…..but after reading & hearing tantalising things along the way the anticipation became too much ….so I had to download the 2nd Edition Version via Kindle as well...And let me tell you ….I was not disappointed, both Editions are brilliant reads!
Restraint is an impressive collection of work by PJ Bayliss – he takes you on an unforgettable journey with his passionate words and you transcend into each and every deep, pure, sensual and intimate moment with him, which leaves you panting for s’more!
This Gentleman has great talent - I follow him via Twitter and his Blog and his words are amazing! I am SO looking forward to reading more of his captivating work – Can’t wait for “Chronicle – A Diary of Social Media Maddness” & “A Chemical Romance – A Trilogy of Romance” to come out!
Restraint is an impressive collection of work by PJ Bayliss – he takes you on an unforgettable journey with his passionate words and you transcend into each and every deep, pure, sensual and intimate moment with him, which leaves you panting for s’more!
This Gentleman has great talent - I follow him via Twitter and his Blog and his words are amazing! I am SO looking forward to reading more of his captivating work – Can’t wait for “Chronicle – A Diary of Social Media Maddness” & “A Chemical Romance – A Trilogy of Romance” to come out!
March 22, 2025
*I received a free copy of this book from the author*
This book will catch your breath in every poem you read. A truly captivating work of art. It's dark, sensual and beautiful.
It was a long time i didn't read poetry, and starting again with a book like this is really awesome.
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Cover: Beautiful.
Getting Into It: Medium.
Complicated Words: A few.
Reading Speed: Medium.
Romance: Yessss.
Boring Parts: Nope.
Funny Parts: Not really.
This book will catch your breath in every poem you read. A truly captivating work of art. It's dark, sensual and beautiful.
It was a long time i didn't read poetry, and starting again with a book like this is really awesome.
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Cover: Beautiful.
Getting Into It: Medium.
Complicated Words: A few.
Reading Speed: Medium.
Romance: Yessss.
Boring Parts: Nope.
Funny Parts: Not really.
November 15, 2013
I absolutely loved every word!!
October 21, 2014
Restraint is a compilation of poems about love, life and growing. As I read, I found myself humming k.d. lang’s song, “Constant Craving.” When I realized I was humming this song it really hit me that each poem has a very strong thread connecting one to the other and that is, YEARNING.
yearn·ing (ˈyərniNG)
a feeling of intense longing for something.
"he felt a yearning for the mountains"
synonyms:
longing, craving, desire, want, wish, hankering, urge, hunger,
thirst, appetite, lust, ache
Every poem within Bayliss’, Restraint, conjures within you one or more of the synonyms associated with the word yearning. As the reader, you are exposed to the fragile and real essence of longing, craving, desire, want, wish, urge, hunger, thirst, appetite, lust and ache of being human in a Mass Society and all that that entails.
I found Restraint to be a striking read that allows you to connect with the beauty of the words and the beauty of being human on a very raw level that we do not get to experience often in our day-to-day very urbanized settings.
yearn·ing (ˈyərniNG)
a feeling of intense longing for something.
"he felt a yearning for the mountains"
synonyms:
longing, craving, desire, want, wish, hankering, urge, hunger,
thirst, appetite, lust, ache
Every poem within Bayliss’, Restraint, conjures within you one or more of the synonyms associated with the word yearning. As the reader, you are exposed to the fragile and real essence of longing, craving, desire, want, wish, urge, hunger, thirst, appetite, lust and ache of being human in a Mass Society and all that that entails.
I found Restraint to be a striking read that allows you to connect with the beauty of the words and the beauty of being human on a very raw level that we do not get to experience often in our day-to-day very urbanized settings.
September 1, 2014
Finally...the original, the poems that started it all - in one beautiful paperback book, in my hands. What a joy it is to flip through the pages of the most sensual book of poems I've ever read. Seeing PJ evolve in his writing style & technique in poem after poem is truly amazing. He bares his heart and soul until he creates a masterpiece. A genuine wordsmith who captures the imagination and heart of the reader. I know I'm hooked.
September 3, 2014
Finally...the original, the poems that started it all - in one beautiful paperback book, in my hands. What a joy it is to flip through the pages of the most sensual book of poems I've ever read. Seeing PJ evolve in his writing style & technique in poem after poem is truly amazing. He bares his heart and soul until he creates a masterpiece. A genuine wordsmith who captures the imagination and heart of the reader. I know I'm hooked.
December 16, 2014
I've won this book by the Goodreads Giveaways and I am very happy to have this book on my shelf so I can re-read some of the poems again and again.
This was my first book of Poetry and I was not sure what to expect.
When I started, I read about the writer. Why and how he wrote this. It made all the Poems really impressive.
He took me to his world and I was really surprised how he made me feel reading his deepest feelings.
I loved it!
This was my first book of Poetry and I was not sure what to expect.
When I started, I read about the writer. Why and how he wrote this. It made all the Poems really impressive.
He took me to his world and I was really surprised how he made me feel reading his deepest feelings.
I loved it!
September 3, 2014
A very sensual book of poetry which was a joy to read from cover to cover. A truly seductive read, taking the reader on an erotic journey through beautiful written words. I can't wait for the next book from a truly talented writer.
October 9, 2024
Super sensual read from PJ Bayliss both provocative and tantalising for the mind and body.
March 8, 2016
Like the first book of poetry of his that I read, some works made me feel a hundred feelings and others nothing. First poet that I have stuck with though, and that alone makes him worthy to read.
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