Rhythms and Roads

by Victoria Erickson

Following the success of her debut book, Edge of Wonder, Victoria Erickson once again captures the heart's attention in this enlivening collection of poetry and musing. While her writings in this book radiate afresh and new wonder, they continue to showcase Erickson's unforgettable and infectious zeal for life. The reader feels called away from the mundane and inconsequential by her trademark blend of poetic grace and electrifying enthusiasm. Rhythms and Roads will do more than enchant one's soul and inspire; it promises to awaken memories long forgotten and to breathe into them a spirit of lively possibility. This exhilarating collection is the perfect companion for anyone ready to break cages and fall into a sea of deep, soulful, courageous living.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2016

About the author

Naturally, I spend most of my time with words. I write for myself. I edit other peoples’ content. I help brands and individuals inject creativity into their public personas, speeches, and books. I work with soon-to-be brides and grooms to find the perfect selection of sentences for their vows. I spent years as a ghost writer writing behind other people’s names, have written fifteen children’s books for a media company, and have also worked with various local magazines and newspapers.

I love the way the sound, shape and texture of words can move off of a page and through a body, weaving through one’s veins, circling to the heart.

I have an extensive background in holistic healing and skincare so also believe in wildness and wellness. Everything I do stems from these two words, for they are the two words that make up a life filled with fuel, with wisdom and with beauty.

When you’re creating and choosing paths from a primally intuitive place, life can be wondrously free, fiery, energetic, and extraordinary. I know. Seems impractical. But it’s real, tried, and true.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring snippets of poetic thought, one poem per page, in typewriter font. Great for a bit of daily bibliomancy.

[Natalie Altamirano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt Victoria Erickson describes perfectly my own love for mountains and nature. I felt the intensity, the passion and the wildness.

[kinsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This just wasn't for me. I can see how many others would love and appreciate this, but right now this collection just wasn't for me. I didn't feel much depth or connection, except to maybe one or two of them.

I will say, I think here's a lot of potential here. I'd pick up other things by this author but this just wasn't for me ☹️

[Janice Raquela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book is an enlightening experience.
It’s awake, it’s out there, it breathes the story of our lives. It’s relatable it’s simple.
Thank you Victoria Erickson once again for writing this book.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliantly beautiful

This writing speaks to my heart so deeply. I adore every poem in this book. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves the achingly beautiful pull of finely crafted language.

[Pam Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical

Victoria is a language goddess. Her words are profound, moving, deep and brilliant. Her poetry is so poignant and purposeful, it might be the only therapy one ever needs on this earth.

[Kiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Erickson writes with beautiful attention to detail and intuitive insight. The poems with water imagery were my favorite as they featured vivid sensory details and metaphors about human nature.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was alright. I'd give it 3 stars. Poems were pretty complex

[Giuliana Fenwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning . So free and so honest and full of passion and openness . Victoria's words make me wish to always continue living every delicious second of my life with my arms wide open ....

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhythms and Roads by Victoria Erickson is another great book of poetry. Her poetry is thought provoking and beautifully written. It’s a great coffee table book to return to every now and again.

[Tracey-anne McCartney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Victoria's style, easy and beautifully reflective. I have read and treasure both of her published works.

[Casey Rislov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Erickson brings light and love to your world when you read her words. She is thought provoking about the simple things in life that really do matter. She has become a favorite poet for me!

[Donna Amado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and powerful, loved it.

[Felicity Haversham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. Return to it often.

[MaryEllen Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

a lovely collection of short poems that read like affirmations, many interesting images discussing creativity, love, fear, transformation in terms of music, writing, water, the sky, the moon.

[Jana G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked some of her poems. But overall they didn't really catch me.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 but rounded up to a 4. Quick to read, these were pretty musings but nothing too substantial.

[Jennifer Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad I found Erickson's with this year.

[Amanda ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

some really really beautiful poems in here

[H.M. Gautsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merry Christmas! :)

A book that allows you to ache for the road to find your own inspiration with words without feeling quilty of it. A creative poet that opens us into her beautiful world. A fun rollercoaster ride of unlimited words.

[Robynne Vdv · Rating 5 out of 5]

<3

[Haley Julian · Rating 3 out of 5]

wow.

this was gorgeous.

such a powerful message in bite sized poems that will stick with you for a long time.

loved this.