Soft Human

by Emery Allen

last spring, I dreamt that I was at a summer solstice party at my parents’ house. I was surrounded by friends that I didn’t recognize, but in the moment I knew them. there was a man, but I didn’t see his face (I never see his face). he had a lot of rips in his jeans and wherever his skin would show, flowers were there instead. bright ones. we were moving around a lot, in sync with each other. at one point we were all lying on the ground and it looked like we were in a giant bubble. like the whole earth was. when I’d move my head, I’d see the bubble react to the sun and rainbows would wiggle across the sky. I think I was in love with this man. I walked over to my mom, smiling, and she said, “oh, don’t be such a soft human.”

Genres: Poetry

154 pages, Paperback

Published January 29, 2016

Reviews

[Marissa A. Zerangue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never write reviews but seeing as how Soft Human doesn't have any, I decided to take a crack at it.

Let me start by saying that I love Emery Allen. I've followed her on tumblr for quite some time now and I absolutely love her writing and she just seems like such a lovely soul.

I read Soft Human in one sitting. Well, first I read her first book, Become., then I read Soft Human, and then I read Become. again. I am already anxious to pick Soft Human up and read it once more. Her words made me smile, tear up, ache, and call certain people to mind, etc. This book is definitely going to be one I pick up often. And after only one read I know that simply because in that one read it made me feel.

I hope Emery continues to write. And I hope that others pick up this book too. Read it once. Read it twice. Read it backwards. Read it in different places. And feel. Feel. Feel.
I know that's what I plan on doing, anyway.

[mak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book with all of my heart. It has been so impactful for me and a book I’ve carried through so many hard life instances as a reminder to allow for softness. I’ve picked this book up time and time again. I’ve spent so much time sitting with this book. There are so many sticky notes, so many dog eared pages.

[Sixtine Lamarque · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best contemporary poetry book I have read. It is a must have.

This book helped me to heal from my darkest time, I am not much of a verse lover, I prefer prose but with just a few words Emery has the magic to heal the wounds of the soul.
I find myself going back to this book every now and then and it always makes me feel peaceful, ready for new beginnings and happiness.

[Megan Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and I know I will pick it up again and again

[natalie zander · Rating 3 out of 5]

tb to when i dm'ed emery allen for a poetry project my senior year of hs and went into a starstruck stupor when i got a response

[Esther Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emery is an excellent writer. She describes a couple of feelings I have once felt, in a very artistic way. Definitely an easy to read book, and it even inspired me to write more myself. I recommend this poetry book.

[OhoodAlA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only thing I could say is I don’t think I’ll ever stop reading it

[Aquila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thoughtful, heartfelt, insightful, and indeed soft.

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

All time favorite poetry book.

[Cate Menting · Rating 3 out of 5]

some pretty poems, some good reminders and affirmations, and some basic and slightly overused concepts as well