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Sketchbook of Scrivenings
This intrepid collection of poems draws us along on a riveting exploration of the world’s magnificent diversity and the spirit of adventure.
Whether looking through the eyes of an introspective warrior of the East, relishing in the fiery rhetoric of a Scandinavian sage, or simply enjoying the fragrance of an orchid - the journeys penned in verse will leave you mesmerized and enlightened.
These pleasantly varied selections of mysterious fragments, subtle whispers, and elusive songs speak to our more mystical side. Rekindle your childlike wonder and adventurous spirit in this seminal poetic expedition.
Whether looking through the eyes of an introspective warrior of the East, relishing in the fiery rhetoric of a Scandinavian sage, or simply enjoying the fragrance of an orchid - the journeys penned in verse will leave you mesmerized and enlightened.
These pleasantly varied selections of mysterious fragments, subtle whispers, and elusive songs speak to our more mystical side. Rekindle your childlike wonder and adventurous spirit in this seminal poetic expedition.
65 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2015
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About the author
Corey Blankenship
6 books19 followersCorey Blankenship has served on four continents as a student, missionary, and teacher. He currently serves as an officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Corey has had the privilege to translate Medieval texts, handle artifacts from the Apollo missions, and restore tanks for the military. He lives with his beloved wife Abby and their daughter Ellowyn in the Pacific Northwest.
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December 10, 2017
As someone who enjoys poetry, and a frequent scribbler myself, I found inspiration in this collection of verse. Not that my poetry is on par with this, but if you are a person who has given thought to writing something from your own heart, you have a deeper appreciation for what goes into crafting and sharing any written work.
From “Skald”:
“Spoken verse burns a trail
Set forth by the promise of gold and ale…”
Here you will find verses both stark and honest, leaving no hiding place for useless words. Every phrase serves a purpose to the structure of the poem. Most feel adventurous or seem to speak of potential action. Sparse verse does not mean a lack of evocative vision. There is much to draw the daydreamer and celebrate he who has seen both dark nights and bright days.
From “River Song”:
“Heeded, the words of the river heal
The heart and soles of many,
And the tears of life its ripples steal,
The spirits strengthened there are plenty.”
The author obviously enjoys using words to play and say what he is feeling. In this world of tweets and text-speak, it’s refreshing to read words so carefully arranged, sometimes humorously, often played against one another to pull from the reader a feeling, a memory, or share a vision.
From “Sunset”:
“The sun has set and settled behind the earth’s cold crust
To allow his lady to grace the heavens above this sapphire ball of dust.”
To offer fair critique, I noticed in many of the poems the basic, alternate (ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, etc.) rhyme scheme. As much fun as the word choices are, I’d be very interested in seeing more varied rhyme schemes, such as can be found in his “Groundhogs and Gravediggers” on page 23, and “Leaves” on page 54, in this collection. Such experimentation could possibly produce more complicated storytelling in a longer form. I’ll definitely recommend this. There are many quotable and vivid phrases to inspire and I can see myself re-reading my favorite poems.
From “Skald”:
“Spoken verse burns a trail
Set forth by the promise of gold and ale…”
Here you will find verses both stark and honest, leaving no hiding place for useless words. Every phrase serves a purpose to the structure of the poem. Most feel adventurous or seem to speak of potential action. Sparse verse does not mean a lack of evocative vision. There is much to draw the daydreamer and celebrate he who has seen both dark nights and bright days.
From “River Song”:
“Heeded, the words of the river heal
The heart and soles of many,
And the tears of life its ripples steal,
The spirits strengthened there are plenty.”
The author obviously enjoys using words to play and say what he is feeling. In this world of tweets and text-speak, it’s refreshing to read words so carefully arranged, sometimes humorously, often played against one another to pull from the reader a feeling, a memory, or share a vision.
From “Sunset”:
“The sun has set and settled behind the earth’s cold crust
To allow his lady to grace the heavens above this sapphire ball of dust.”
To offer fair critique, I noticed in many of the poems the basic, alternate (ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, etc.) rhyme scheme. As much fun as the word choices are, I’d be very interested in seeing more varied rhyme schemes, such as can be found in his “Groundhogs and Gravediggers” on page 23, and “Leaves” on page 54, in this collection. Such experimentation could possibly produce more complicated storytelling in a longer form. I’ll definitely recommend this. There are many quotable and vivid phrases to inspire and I can see myself re-reading my favorite poems.
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