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The second book of poems by Erin Hanson (thepoeticunderground.com) containing many favourites from January - November 2014.
94 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2014
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June 27, 2017
5 STARS
There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?
Wow. Just wow. I used to think Emily Dickinson was my favorite poet because I was never really into poetry, and I thought she was "pretty good" - but I was so wrong to think Dickinson was the best out there. Erin Hanson is my favorite poet, hands down. The way I connect with her poems is unlike anything I've experienced. She actually got me to love poetry. Well, at least hers.
The way she writes, flawlessly and effortlessly forming a picture in your mind is beyond me. Honestly, I'm shocked that she isn't more popular. If I had any power, I'd make sure this girl got more known and soon - she deserves it.
Now, of course there are poems in here that are better than the others - but that's to be expected. You're not going to love every single one equally. Though I will say, they are all beautiful and I didn't dislike any of them.
Ahhh, she is so good. Please buy her poetry book(s) and support her. You won't be disappointed! I promise!
There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?
Wow. Just wow. I used to think Emily Dickinson was my favorite poet because I was never really into poetry, and I thought she was "pretty good" - but I was so wrong to think Dickinson was the best out there. Erin Hanson is my favorite poet, hands down. The way I connect with her poems is unlike anything I've experienced. She actually got me to love poetry. Well, at least hers.
The way she writes, flawlessly and effortlessly forming a picture in your mind is beyond me. Honestly, I'm shocked that she isn't more popular. If I had any power, I'd make sure this girl got more known and soon - she deserves it.
Now, of course there are poems in here that are better than the others - but that's to be expected. You're not going to love every single one equally. Though I will say, they are all beautiful and I didn't dislike any of them.
Ahhh, she is so good. Please buy her poetry book(s) and support her. You won't be disappointed! I promise!
August 3, 2019
I've read Reverie before buying this one and I feel that her writing skills are getting better each time.
What I really like about Erin Hanson is that she can put deep thoughts and feelings into a melodic poetry, into a poem you'd understand. For someone like me to appreciate a poem, I need to understand it, love the harmony of the words and rhymes, and able to feel emotions in it - whether it may be gratitude, sadness, awe,... And Erin Hanson is an artist who paints her thoughts and emotions into a painting we can keep watching, finding details we haven't seen the first time, with colours that speak to our heart.
I've read once two of her poems to an elderly friend of mine. She had tears in her eyes after reading them.
Naturally, you won't like all of her poems as much. I've never read a book of a poet and like each and every poem written in it. Also, I believe that, depending on the person you are, what you've been through, your emotional makeup will influence the poems you'll like.
However, I and many readers can testify to Erin Hanson's skills because with many of her poems she is able to reach hearts. It's a skill to write well. But it's an even greater skill to touch the hearts of readers. And I believe with poetry, that's what counts.
I must add, though there wasn't a book where I appreciated all of the poems, I do find more poems I love in Hanson's books than in any other.
So, I'd say, check out her blog, and if you love her poems, buy the books.
What I really like about Erin Hanson is that she can put deep thoughts and feelings into a melodic poetry, into a poem you'd understand. For someone like me to appreciate a poem, I need to understand it, love the harmony of the words and rhymes, and able to feel emotions in it - whether it may be gratitude, sadness, awe,... And Erin Hanson is an artist who paints her thoughts and emotions into a painting we can keep watching, finding details we haven't seen the first time, with colours that speak to our heart.
I've read once two of her poems to an elderly friend of mine. She had tears in her eyes after reading them.
Naturally, you won't like all of her poems as much. I've never read a book of a poet and like each and every poem written in it. Also, I believe that, depending on the person you are, what you've been through, your emotional makeup will influence the poems you'll like.
However, I and many readers can testify to Erin Hanson's skills because with many of her poems she is able to reach hearts. It's a skill to write well. But it's an even greater skill to touch the hearts of readers. And I believe with poetry, that's what counts.
I must add, though there wasn't a book where I appreciated all of the poems, I do find more poems I love in Hanson's books than in any other.
So, I'd say, check out her blog, and if you love her poems, buy the books.
April 29, 2022
"What if I fall?
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?"
- e.h
Absolutely loved it. 12/10.
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?"
- e.h
Absolutely loved it. 12/10.
April 9, 2021
Holy shit. I don’t even know what to say. I would give this book all the stars in the world if I could. Erin Hanson is by far my favorite modern day poet. I’ve never resonated with poetry the way I do with hers, and that’s saying something considering I love literature and read poetry that I resonate with all the time. I would sell my soul to be able to read these for the first time again. The way the imagery is so natural yet so effective, the way even the poems that I liked less than others made me feel something, god I’m just absolutely in love with it. I have nothing negative to say about this book. I will be re reading it until the day I die.
May 17, 2021
“There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask, “What if I fall?”
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?”
-e.h.
Have loved Erin’s poetry since I started following her on Instagram many years ago. Second time reading through her books and they just get better every time I read them.
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask, “What if I fall?”
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?”
-e.h.
Have loved Erin’s poetry since I started following her on Instagram many years ago. Second time reading through her books and they just get better every time I read them.
January 10, 2022
These poems are very simple. I wouldn’t recommend this for people looking for more complex poetry, but I still really enjoyed it.
These books are a reminder that poetry doesn’t always have to be hard to understand. It can be simple while still being beautiful and portraying different messages.
I really liked this book.
December 10, 2017
absolutely loved it
January 20, 2022
The topics can be a bit cringe & Tumblr-deep that's why I'm only giving this book 4/5 stars but honestly Erin Hanson is such an underrated poet. Love love love poetry that actually rhymes as opposed to modern popular free verse poetry. It takes so much thought and intention to convey a meaning so precisely in sentences that rhyme (added difficulty!) and it takes talent and taste to present it in such a beautiful artistic manner. I can only dream of having such a way with words and such an immaculate sense of timing. Even though the book had no theme and was a rather random collection of Hanson's poetry ( just like #1) I liked the clean format and the switches between longer and shorter poems, although that is nothing special.
Her poetry is full of iconic lines that absolutely blew my goddamn mind and she always ends each poem in such a satisfying way. It's like a whole poem leads up to the last few lines. Also love how consistent she's with her metaphors. She usually sticks with one idea/imagery throughout the entire poem and that is so difficult to maintain so I really applaud her for being able to do that.
Her poetry is full of iconic lines that absolutely blew my goddamn mind and she always ends each poem in such a satisfying way. It's like a whole poem leads up to the last few lines. Also love how consistent she's with her metaphors. She usually sticks with one idea/imagery throughout the entire poem and that is so difficult to maintain so I really applaud her for being able to do that.
September 12, 2015
Once again, motivational Facebook statuses meet very basic rhyming. Sing-songy meter alternates with clunky, poorly-handled syllable count. I think people should be good at writing before they self-publish books, but not everyone agrees with me. I am also reminded of two definitions.
1. Tripe
Something, especially speech or writing, that is false or worthless; rubbish.
2. Treacle
Something (as a tone of voice) heavily sweet and cloying.
1. Tripe
Something, especially speech or writing, that is false or worthless; rubbish.
2. Treacle
Something (as a tone of voice) heavily sweet and cloying.
November 7, 2021
Erin Hanson is my most favorite poet of all time. Her poems can make me think, laugh or cry. Her words are so powerful that I often can't finish them without shedding a tear. They strike me right in my heart. She has the true gift of bringing power to words and make you feel and experience. That's magic to me.
June 11, 2016
lovely poems ^^
July 17, 2017
A few spelling errors/missing words that require attention, but Erin is still my favourite poet <3
December 12, 2020
I absolutely love this author. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. Just read it. 🌻💚👍👏
August 2, 2022
3.5 I love the way these books are written and the language within them. This book had quite a few of my favourite Erin Hanson poems in it.
June 21, 2017
I love almost all the poems but to be honest, all the rhyming and rhythm of these poems are blending in with each other because there is no variation in the pattern of poetry. Reading one of the three books that she has is sufficient or I think if read once in a while in between other books, perhaps then you'll get a better sense of the content. I love the message after almost all of the poems but the pattern gets redundant and repetitive when reading consecutively.
March 6, 2024
No sure about this one. Yes, the poems run smoothly, but perhaps a bit too smoothly. It feels like the same formula is done almost each and every time. It is Hanson's personal style, but I would have liked some more variety on that style.
The messages behind the poems are most of the time comforting and soothing and I like the play on words in many poems.
Some ups, some downs. 3/5
The messages behind the poems are most of the time comforting and soothing and I like the play on words in many poems.
Some ups, some downs. 3/5
March 26, 2025
More Erin Hanson and more beautiful, thoughtful poetry. If you’re searching for high brow poems you won’t find them here. What you will find many that are poems that are amazing nevertheless and resonate so strongly that the few grammar errors are easily overlooked.
November 17, 2019
Absolutely beautiful poems.
July 7, 2020
Not as good as Reverie but noteworthy nonetheless.
January 7, 2021
Honestly the more you read of hers the more you realise there is only one poem she can write.
May 30, 2021
‘There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask “What if I fall?”
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?’
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask “What if I fall?”
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?’
January 6, 2022
I liked the poetic underground #1
But that doesn’t mean I don’t like this one
And Erin Hanson , has her way to amaze me , always !
But that doesn’t mean I don’t like this one
And Erin Hanson , has her way to amaze me , always !
November 27, 2022
Very nice collection of poetry!!
April 14, 2023
She has done it again. Love this set, lots of heartstrings and the pearls. She is not that famous but her lines are simple, concise but can really make you feel and think... ❤️❤️❤️
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July 1, 2023
A second volume of poetry in which you can delight from her particular rhyme and relatable situations. Some of my favorites are "The Meddling of Minds", "Our Weary World", "A+", "Unspoken" etc.
December 16, 2023
My favorite poetry book I've ever read
December 31, 2023
I don't often read poetry for myself (I read a fair amount with my kids) and I enjoyed this collection thoroughly.
March 9, 2024
3.5 stars
This one was loads better than the last. It made me feel like I should worship the earth, thank it for giving me a spot, and spend the rest of my days putting the atoms to good use. ♡
This one was loads better than the last. It made me feel like I should worship the earth, thank it for giving me a spot, and spend the rest of my days putting the atoms to good use. ♡
December 28, 2025
I am amazed at how she is able to put feelings into words like this
March 15, 2020
I loved it! Erin Handson writes beautifully and about super relate able topics. Her poetry is positive, encouraging, energizing, and uplifting. Some I found heartbreaking but for the most part they made me see myself in a better light and mad me want to make positive changes in my own life. I can't wait to read everything else she's written.
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