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Unscrambled Eggs
Profound and riveting, this is a 60 poem book collection with poetry that enlightens, speaks the way of life and the world. The poems from Unscrambled Eggs has a universal appeal, and is true to life in form. Unscrambled Eggs was written over a five year period and is an honest and thought-provoking book that deals with everyday life issues. It is a stirring compilation of poems about living your dream and finding one's purpose. http://www.nadiajanicebrown.com
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First published July 5, 2005
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Nadia Janice Brown
2 books160 followersNadia Janice Brown is a writer and poet living in Miami, Florida. She works as a book publicist for www.author-promotions.com. Nadia is the author of Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet and Unscrambled Eggs.
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May 19, 2021
An inspiring collection of poetry...
UNSCRAMBLED EGGS by award-winning author and poet Nadia Brown is a fine debut collection of inspirational poetry.
The poems in this book were written over a five‐year period and reflect the authors own experiences, those close to her, and issues that she feels very passionately about. UNSCRAMBLED EGGS, she believes, is an honest and thought‐provoking book that deals with everyday life issues. It’s a compilation of poems about living your dream and finding purpose. An example of the poetry to be discovered here is as follows:
BLUEPRINT
Life is a peculiar play,
an amphitheater of prose.
I am mindful of my part,
of rudimentary scripts
that no one fathoms.
On this regal stage lives a story,
a defining blueprint.
Here, we are all characters portraying our elected roles,
living like the puppets we are.
Some ill prepared
for the proclivity of plots
that comes with dramatic years.
I close my stanzas knowing
there is always something
learned from fiction
that time shows its foresight
so we do not become an untimely act
and reprise the role of tragedy.
This is a beautiful collection of poems, written by a very talented poet. It is a collection to savor and reread. You will find yourself coming back to it over and over as life changes happen, each time gaining more wisdom, advice, and peace from the words within. The poet invites the reader to slow down, read and enjoy each poem, while reflecting on how it relates to your life.
If you are looking for the poet inside the poem, look for the undercurrent she has left, the continuous hint of feeling can be found everywhere throughout this work. It’s powerful and strong, yet delicate and descriptive. Her pictures of emotional moods are painted beautifully. She has captured the essence of what a poet is. It’s only on the rare occasion that I get the opportunity to describe a poet in this way.
Highly recommended collection for all poetry lovers and a well-deserved five stars from me.
UNSCRAMBLED EGGS by award-winning author and poet Nadia Brown is a fine debut collection of inspirational poetry.
The poems in this book were written over a five‐year period and reflect the authors own experiences, those close to her, and issues that she feels very passionately about. UNSCRAMBLED EGGS, she believes, is an honest and thought‐provoking book that deals with everyday life issues. It’s a compilation of poems about living your dream and finding purpose. An example of the poetry to be discovered here is as follows:
BLUEPRINT
Life is a peculiar play,
an amphitheater of prose.
I am mindful of my part,
of rudimentary scripts
that no one fathoms.
On this regal stage lives a story,
a defining blueprint.
Here, we are all characters portraying our elected roles,
living like the puppets we are.
Some ill prepared
for the proclivity of plots
that comes with dramatic years.
I close my stanzas knowing
there is always something
learned from fiction
that time shows its foresight
so we do not become an untimely act
and reprise the role of tragedy.
This is a beautiful collection of poems, written by a very talented poet. It is a collection to savor and reread. You will find yourself coming back to it over and over as life changes happen, each time gaining more wisdom, advice, and peace from the words within. The poet invites the reader to slow down, read and enjoy each poem, while reflecting on how it relates to your life.
If you are looking for the poet inside the poem, look for the undercurrent she has left, the continuous hint of feeling can be found everywhere throughout this work. It’s powerful and strong, yet delicate and descriptive. Her pictures of emotional moods are painted beautifully. She has captured the essence of what a poet is. It’s only on the rare occasion that I get the opportunity to describe a poet in this way.
Highly recommended collection for all poetry lovers and a well-deserved five stars from me.
June 8, 2010
UNSCRAMBLED EGGS is my first book of poetry, and I hope most people will enjoy this collection--even those who don't necessarily read poems. Percy Bysshe Shelley said it best:
And my hope is, that Unscrambled Eggs will do the same for its readers!
"Poetry is a mirror which makes beautiful that which is distorted."
And my hope is, that Unscrambled Eggs will do the same for its readers!
November 6, 2008
While books of poetry are not on my favorite genres to read, this wasn't half bad. If you're a poetry fan, you'll enjoy it.
A unique collection of intimate prose that shares the depth and soul of the author. Unscrambled Eggs has so many wonderfully written works of art that I hate to call it simple poetry. Thought provoking and intense the author seems to easily bring thoughts and issues to the front of your mind as you realize the truth behind so much of her writing. One of my favorites is the actual title piece, Unscrambled Eggs, where the author comments that she can no more change the past then she can unscramble eggs. Putting an exclamation point at the end of your thoughts in a sort of “how true that is!” comment as you read each piece.
A unique collection of intimate prose that shares the depth and soul of the author. Unscrambled Eggs has so many wonderfully written works of art that I hate to call it simple poetry. Thought provoking and intense the author seems to easily bring thoughts and issues to the front of your mind as you realize the truth behind so much of her writing. One of my favorites is the actual title piece, Unscrambled Eggs, where the author comments that she can no more change the past then she can unscramble eggs. Putting an exclamation point at the end of your thoughts in a sort of “how true that is!” comment as you read each piece.
June 1, 2009
Overall, a satisfying first collection that will no doubt grab the hearts and minds of readers who are looking for clean, simple lines of poetry that speak of soul growth, natural wonders, inspiration in the everyday, and the process of transforming loss into understanding. These poems are wise—and often short, straightforward in their use of language and image—as they reflect on the speaker’s life experiences, people she has known, her cultural ancestry, and the soul lessons she has learned.
The poems in Unscrambled Eggs remind me of the poetry of Lucille Clifton for their tautness, their focus on ordinary life and experience. In her poem, “Liquid Muse,” Brown describes well her approach to writing the poem: “tell me what do your imageries speak/ what good are handsome metaphors/ when profoundness eludes your pen/ I have no fancy rhymes/ my poetry will not boast of windmill autumns/…but at least I offer more than words.” She is writing for every man and woman, without pretention or pretense. She writes from her Being, hard and true about what she sees (and knows) in her life. For example, in “The Writer,” Brown writes of an adolescent girl living in poverty who dreams of being a writer: “You seem beyond your fifteen years/ quite older than the strawberry jam girl you are/ but underneath your myth of make believe stars/ you are like every one else/ trying to figure their place to dam a need/ along this stretch of creation/ where days are no longer trusted/ and nights don’t care much for anyone.”
There is also a musical quality to these poems that remind me of song. Take, for example, “Only a Girl,” the lines in the final stanza: “If only I followed you with earnest/ I would not shake like December limbs/ or fetter my wings with snow,” or the first lines of “There Were No Bells”: “She said there were no bells/ only her clam hands/ and fretful feet rattled in the eve.” Beautiful imagery, a somewhat unusual syntax that marks Brown as an original voice, and a lovely rhythm that moves like spoken song. Only a handful poems in this collection fall short of their full potential, such as “Sea of Poor,” where the speaker is onto something right and true, yet the words are possibly too abstract to create strong feeling: “In a country of gold and ledger/ lives a sea of poor/ living in calamity/ and discontentment.” However, I think this collection will be a welcome and loved edition to a reader’s bookshelf, especially outside academia and among “ordinary” readers—people just like you and me.
The poems in Unscrambled Eggs remind me of the poetry of Lucille Clifton for their tautness, their focus on ordinary life and experience. In her poem, “Liquid Muse,” Brown describes well her approach to writing the poem: “tell me what do your imageries speak/ what good are handsome metaphors/ when profoundness eludes your pen/ I have no fancy rhymes/ my poetry will not boast of windmill autumns/…but at least I offer more than words.” She is writing for every man and woman, without pretention or pretense. She writes from her Being, hard and true about what she sees (and knows) in her life. For example, in “The Writer,” Brown writes of an adolescent girl living in poverty who dreams of being a writer: “You seem beyond your fifteen years/ quite older than the strawberry jam girl you are/ but underneath your myth of make believe stars/ you are like every one else/ trying to figure their place to dam a need/ along this stretch of creation/ where days are no longer trusted/ and nights don’t care much for anyone.”
There is also a musical quality to these poems that remind me of song. Take, for example, “Only a Girl,” the lines in the final stanza: “If only I followed you with earnest/ I would not shake like December limbs/ or fetter my wings with snow,” or the first lines of “There Were No Bells”: “She said there were no bells/ only her clam hands/ and fretful feet rattled in the eve.” Beautiful imagery, a somewhat unusual syntax that marks Brown as an original voice, and a lovely rhythm that moves like spoken song. Only a handful poems in this collection fall short of their full potential, such as “Sea of Poor,” where the speaker is onto something right and true, yet the words are possibly too abstract to create strong feeling: “In a country of gold and ledger/ lives a sea of poor/ living in calamity/ and discontentment.” However, I think this collection will be a welcome and loved edition to a reader’s bookshelf, especially outside academia and among “ordinary” readers—people just like you and me.
July 25, 2008
Unscrambled Eggs is a lyrical album of profound poetry. It glistens with quiet reflection entangled with sentiments of abandonment. Forlorn, lost, adrift on a sea of real emotions Nadia Brown speaks with words not often combined. Take, for example, the following stanza from Deprived. [return][return]My Crayola lips[return]plum of eyes, cello of body[return]are sick with need.[return][return]Crayola lips. Cello body. Sick with need. In thirteen short words we sense the image of a woman painfully alone and uncomfortable in her body. In the last stanza, we are assured of this stinging vision.[return][return]A rousing verse,[return]a mangled rose, a sigh of jazz[return]all sings your absence[return][return]Nadia Brown s imagery is strong and unexpected. The combinations of words are surprising, refreshing. These are not common poems. The tang of gritty despondency permeates the pages, in spite of the artistic composition. There is no pretense here. No false polish, cute rhyming schemes, nor purposeful cadence. In such an environment, only the imagery stands alone, spilling honest visions on the page.[return][return]Among the sixty verses lies another favorite, There Were No Bells. [return][return]She said there were no bells,[return]only her clam hands[return]and fretful feet rattled in the eve.[return]The sirens would not go off[return]nor did her knees faint[return]from the tie-dye of bliss[return]She felt no quakes,[return]no bumble bees,[return]no panic sharks reeling[return]in the pint of her belly.[return]Not once did her shoelace hair[return]curl like ringlets[return]not once did she hear bells.[return][return][return]Uncommon pairings, curious verbs, and a splash of liberating spirit develop as the poetry travels through time. As Ms. Brown works through emotions of despair, a stronger woman evolves. The work sings of survival while painting distinctive images of the world.[return][return]Examine these vivid phrases from Fishing for Salmon. [return][return]a laundry of birds gather[return]in a fold like sheep[return]like a fistful of jellybeans in a bottle[return][return]and:[return][return]there is some wind[return]flossing back and forth between homes[return][return][return]This unpretentious yet moving collection of poetry will earn a place of honor on your bookshelf. Don t be surprised if you are drawn to reread it over and over again.
December 27, 2008
This book convinced me that I must read more contemporary poetry. Alas, unless it;s in the form of rock music, my clock tends to stop with Milton, Blake, Byron and Browning. This book serves as a timely reminder that the writing of relevant, quality poetry is still much alive and much needed. Keep up the good work.
September 3, 2012
I received this as a free download from the author and was pleasantly surprised by it. The poetry is thought provoking and spiritual. You can download the E-book from Amazon at no cost. I would definitely recommend checking it out.
December 2, 2017
Brown has given us sixty poems, all in blank verse, ranging from the highly personal to social commentary. The title poem takes us into her philosophy, as does the next poem, Sometimes: the world is not always as it should be, and neither are we as we try or fail to try to adapt to it. Sometimes things simply can’t be undone, and sometimes they should be.
There are intensely personal moments, as in Unforeseen Affair, we find this: “rift from forgiveness resentment now wears your ring.” Ambition and the personal quest for excellence, and frustration, are all present in Ms. Ordinary, where we find: “You frustrate me like rain more than clouds ever will/ often I feel like pencil gray longings sketches of scruple paper/ and you always let me know I am not yet a hummingbird not yet a fancy poet/ but still the pretender long away from perfect.”
In a favourite here, The Writer, we find this insight: “you are like every one else/ trying to figure their place to dam a need/ along this stretch of creation/ where days are no longer trusted/ and nights don’t care much for anyone.” Buy the book and turn to this poem. I am tempted to quote all of it, short and powerful. Loss in a relationship is captured in Gone, another favourite: “frustration has now ceased its war waged on misery/ gone are the days of indifference/ and sobering nights with you.”
If you’re scrolling down looking for the tiny carps, they are few. I’d prefer a more standard formatting, with a live TOC and only one font. The typo count is quite small for a work this size. Tiny carps. Back to the good stuff.
In Misguided, we could be talking directly to God: “Petty rituals endeavor to serve as your alter but reciting hail marys/ cannot deliver our souls.” There is a trace of self-mockery in Angels: “and thinkers lie awake/ pondering terrestrial thoughts.” Social commentary becomes very personal in Before I Knew Better, where things didn’t work out as expected during college: “still, I’m here, crouched in a silent room, peeling paint off walls that don’t want to be clean.” Forgetting to water plants is apologized for in Ploys of Distraction: “but when your mind floats/ above clouds with thoughts of love swirling/ in a promise on my ring finger/ please understand I was not myself.” The final poem, What Love Is, blew me away. I won’t spoil the surprise here with a quote, get the book and see for yourself. This is original work.
My personal guidelines, when doing any review, are as follows: five stars means, roughly equal to best in genre. Rarely given. Four stars means, extremely good. Three stars means, definitely recommendable. I am a tough reviewer. These poems are strong. Five stars it is, and highly recommended.
There are intensely personal moments, as in Unforeseen Affair, we find this: “rift from forgiveness resentment now wears your ring.” Ambition and the personal quest for excellence, and frustration, are all present in Ms. Ordinary, where we find: “You frustrate me like rain more than clouds ever will/ often I feel like pencil gray longings sketches of scruple paper/ and you always let me know I am not yet a hummingbird not yet a fancy poet/ but still the pretender long away from perfect.”
In a favourite here, The Writer, we find this insight: “you are like every one else/ trying to figure their place to dam a need/ along this stretch of creation/ where days are no longer trusted/ and nights don’t care much for anyone.” Buy the book and turn to this poem. I am tempted to quote all of it, short and powerful. Loss in a relationship is captured in Gone, another favourite: “frustration has now ceased its war waged on misery/ gone are the days of indifference/ and sobering nights with you.”
If you’re scrolling down looking for the tiny carps, they are few. I’d prefer a more standard formatting, with a live TOC and only one font. The typo count is quite small for a work this size. Tiny carps. Back to the good stuff.
In Misguided, we could be talking directly to God: “Petty rituals endeavor to serve as your alter but reciting hail marys/ cannot deliver our souls.” There is a trace of self-mockery in Angels: “and thinkers lie awake/ pondering terrestrial thoughts.” Social commentary becomes very personal in Before I Knew Better, where things didn’t work out as expected during college: “still, I’m here, crouched in a silent room, peeling paint off walls that don’t want to be clean.” Forgetting to water plants is apologized for in Ploys of Distraction: “but when your mind floats/ above clouds with thoughts of love swirling/ in a promise on my ring finger/ please understand I was not myself.” The final poem, What Love Is, blew me away. I won’t spoil the surprise here with a quote, get the book and see for yourself. This is original work.
My personal guidelines, when doing any review, are as follows: five stars means, roughly equal to best in genre. Rarely given. Four stars means, extremely good. Three stars means, definitely recommendable. I am a tough reviewer. These poems are strong. Five stars it is, and highly recommended.
November 18, 2017
Intense Emotions Beautifully Turned into Art
Poetry is supposed to make you feel things. Unscrambled Eggs is one of those books that touches a chord inside. The realities of life, the pain hidden inside, the raw and intense emotions, beautifully turned into art. Nothing too fancy but something that keeps you hooked and transform you in another world, a world where magic is created by words. Liquid Muse was one of the poems that put it right,
‘’... I have no fancy rhymes
my poetry will not boast of windmill autumns
I may not have your able muse
but at least I offer more than words’’
This book sure is more than words, it reflects strength, willingness to give life a chance even when life isn’t fair and inspires you to live your dreams. This book stirred something inside of me, a spark of hope, and a willingness to continue living and not merely existing. Sometimes all you need is one word, one poem, to keep you going and this book gave me that. Life boat was that poem I instantly grown fond of.
‘’...I was too precious for autumn, too benign for moon
I parted from the perils I watched others endured
Still, I have suffered more than a poor man has
greater than cracked ribs ever did
and yet my firefly of hope will not lie over
in a grave of your demand’."
This poem was probably the one that’s touched my heart in a long, long time. Hope is the only thing that keeps you going. It made me realize that I am strong, more than I’ll probably even know. A firefly, that refuses to settle for anything less, and refuses to give up.
It is hard to choose one favorite poem, because I can relate of every single one of them. The say words are powerful and can move worlds, reading this book was a similar experience. These weren’t just words these were intense emotions, beautifully put into words.
Thought provoking words that might motivate you enough to keep you going, to keep alive that firefly of hope that you hold so dear. A ray of light in the darkest of nights, this is what this book truly made me feel. There was one poem that made me feel like it was written for me - Lone Bird. It made me stop and reflect.
‘’…As she hovers across
countless of unending oceans
and remote pastures
yet, mere desire
is not enough in itself
to rouse a wilting spirit
nor to fill continual void
her emptiness will deepen
until at last
she is free to fly
uninterrupted and unhindered.’’
A hope, a realization that I might just not be alone, is what this poem gave me. This book is the perfect example of ‘’simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,’’ because Unscrambled Eggs is not a fancy book, but a book that would move your heart and soul. It is poetry that would touch your heart in ways that you’ll want to feel alive. I would totally recommend it.
Please keep writing. :")
Poetry is supposed to make you feel things. Unscrambled Eggs is one of those books that touches a chord inside. The realities of life, the pain hidden inside, the raw and intense emotions, beautifully turned into art. Nothing too fancy but something that keeps you hooked and transform you in another world, a world where magic is created by words. Liquid Muse was one of the poems that put it right,
‘’... I have no fancy rhymes
my poetry will not boast of windmill autumns
I may not have your able muse
but at least I offer more than words’’
This book sure is more than words, it reflects strength, willingness to give life a chance even when life isn’t fair and inspires you to live your dreams. This book stirred something inside of me, a spark of hope, and a willingness to continue living and not merely existing. Sometimes all you need is one word, one poem, to keep you going and this book gave me that. Life boat was that poem I instantly grown fond of.
‘’...I was too precious for autumn, too benign for moon
I parted from the perils I watched others endured
Still, I have suffered more than a poor man has
greater than cracked ribs ever did
and yet my firefly of hope will not lie over
in a grave of your demand’."
This poem was probably the one that’s touched my heart in a long, long time. Hope is the only thing that keeps you going. It made me realize that I am strong, more than I’ll probably even know. A firefly, that refuses to settle for anything less, and refuses to give up.
It is hard to choose one favorite poem, because I can relate of every single one of them. The say words are powerful and can move worlds, reading this book was a similar experience. These weren’t just words these were intense emotions, beautifully put into words.
Thought provoking words that might motivate you enough to keep you going, to keep alive that firefly of hope that you hold so dear. A ray of light in the darkest of nights, this is what this book truly made me feel. There was one poem that made me feel like it was written for me - Lone Bird. It made me stop and reflect.
‘’…As she hovers across
countless of unending oceans
and remote pastures
yet, mere desire
is not enough in itself
to rouse a wilting spirit
nor to fill continual void
her emptiness will deepen
until at last
she is free to fly
uninterrupted and unhindered.’’
A hope, a realization that I might just not be alone, is what this poem gave me. This book is the perfect example of ‘’simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,’’ because Unscrambled Eggs is not a fancy book, but a book that would move your heart and soul. It is poetry that would touch your heart in ways that you’ll want to feel alive. I would totally recommend it.
Please keep writing. :")
December 2, 2017
Unscrambled Egg is a poem which written from the in-depth of the heart about life in general. I was totally engrossed with the style of writing from the poet "Nadia Brown". First, I was amazed by the free download on Amazon with such an amazing poem that evolves around ups and downs and teachings of everyday life we live in, Her highly distinct writing style creates an imagery/picture in the mind of every reader that keeps you moved in every way. The poet really depicts the survival of the world. I would not think it twice before recommending this book to everyone.
June 10, 2019
Book 38/55: Unscrambled Eggs by Nadia Janice Brown. Sometimes, the heart just needs to read a poetry collection. What got me to acquire this collection was within the tidbit to explain the book: "It is a stirring compilation of poems about living your dream and finding one's purpose" and that was enough to win me over. Thought-provoking and beautiful, poetry fills my heart with joy.
November 27, 2017
Loved it
I love to read and write poetry so I got a copy of this book. I really enjoyed the authors writing and style. She really put her heart into these poems and shared them with the world. You really feel what the Author was feeling when she wrote them.
The title Unscrambles Eggs came from her first poem in this book. She says “I can no more unscramble eggs than change the past”. That is so true to me and that one line says a lot.
Autumn Falls Softly is my favorite poem in this book. I just loved that one although the other poems are great too. I recommend this book to all poetry lovers. I really enjoyed it.
I love to read and write poetry so I got a copy of this book. I really enjoyed the authors writing and style. She really put her heart into these poems and shared them with the world. You really feel what the Author was feeling when she wrote them.
The title Unscrambles Eggs came from her first poem in this book. She says “I can no more unscramble eggs than change the past”. That is so true to me and that one line says a lot.
Autumn Falls Softly is my favorite poem in this book. I just loved that one although the other poems are great too. I recommend this book to all poetry lovers. I really enjoyed it.
November 28, 2017
I loved to read all these poems, are many in which some have become my favorites. The themes, the narration, the prose ... very well structured and especially the message that wants to reach the reader. Undoubtedly, unscrambled Eggs, it's amazing! Highly recommended.
August 10, 2018
I was amazed by every page and I am still reading it! Nadia Brown is a true artist; she has an intellectual mind and a passionate soul. Many of these poems especially 'Blueprint' relates so much to my life. As an aspiring poet, reading her poems motivates me to keep writing. Thank you so much for these marvelous poems!
January 26, 2011
Unscrambled Eggs by Nadia Brown is a book of poetry with meaning.
I love it when I can read poetry and feel some sort of connection. That is what I got out of Unscrambled Eggs.
Brown did a fantastic job in this compilation, giving meaning to each poem, and many of them I was able to relate to on a personal level.
I thoroughly enjoyed this title and think it would be an excellent book to add to your coffee table. The cover makes you wonder its contents and the poems are so easy to interpret I believe you too will enjoy Unscrambled Eggs. I give Unscrambled Eggs *****(5) Stars, BK Walker.
5/5 Stars
One of my favorites from Unscrambled Eggs:
Autumn Falls Softly
Autumn falls
like feathers,
softly without sound
sprinkling leaves
of amber & violet
that descend from able trees,
carried by
ushering winds
before settling quietly
on the surface
finally reaching an end
as autumn
begins again
Subtly
she emits
her calmness
upon those who
watch her,
bringing tranquility
to all that see
her beauty
BK Walker Books - All Rights Reserved
I love it when I can read poetry and feel some sort of connection. That is what I got out of Unscrambled Eggs.
Brown did a fantastic job in this compilation, giving meaning to each poem, and many of them I was able to relate to on a personal level.
I thoroughly enjoyed this title and think it would be an excellent book to add to your coffee table. The cover makes you wonder its contents and the poems are so easy to interpret I believe you too will enjoy Unscrambled Eggs. I give Unscrambled Eggs *****(5) Stars, BK Walker.
5/5 Stars
One of my favorites from Unscrambled Eggs:
Autumn Falls Softly
Autumn falls
like feathers,
softly without sound
sprinkling leaves
of amber & violet
that descend from able trees,
carried by
ushering winds
before settling quietly
on the surface
finally reaching an end
as autumn
begins again
Subtly
she emits
her calmness
upon those who
watch her,
bringing tranquility
to all that see
her beauty
BK Walker Books - All Rights Reserved
March 8, 2011
Brown provides a riveting collection of poetry that provides us to the a glimpse into our own dreams, fears, and lives. As artists, writers, and ordinary people we find ourselves in such a dream that we forget about our purpose, our lives, and more importantly sometimes the basics of who we are. Brown provides a glimpse into her own life as well as what we see in our own. Her poetry speaks to people such as myself and I have no doubt that it will speak to you as a reader as well. Written over the course of five years, we see the ups and downs. We all go through this, but to be able to express it in poetry is magical. If you are looking for some great poetry that gets down to the nitty gritty of our lives and thoughts, look no further. If you are looking to be enlightened and find your purpose again, then you must read this poetry book.
September 15, 2012
How do you unscramble eggs? Make an Omelette
Nadia Brown keeps to her word. She has her own poetry style and voice verging on prose at times. She scrambles the eggs then turns them into an omelette of her own emotions for us to puruse of her life. Although I felt like the journey wasn't direct (her eggs seem to get emotionally whipped with some recovery then beaten again, she possitively delivers you an omelette by the end. Who has a life journey that doesn't bounce around with several ups and downs. Her work is honest in that regards. Picking my favorites (because I am a little twisted) Deprived and Gone appealed to me, but writers will probably enjoy Ms. Ordinary. Male writers can imagine it as Mr. Ordinary. It deals with her insecurities as a poet, but it really applies to all writers. If you enjoy reading poetry books, this one will deliver.
Nadia Brown keeps to her word. She has her own poetry style and voice verging on prose at times. She scrambles the eggs then turns them into an omelette of her own emotions for us to puruse of her life. Although I felt like the journey wasn't direct (her eggs seem to get emotionally whipped with some recovery then beaten again, she possitively delivers you an omelette by the end. Who has a life journey that doesn't bounce around with several ups and downs. Her work is honest in that regards. Picking my favorites (because I am a little twisted) Deprived and Gone appealed to me, but writers will probably enjoy Ms. Ordinary. Male writers can imagine it as Mr. Ordinary. It deals with her insecurities as a poet, but it really applies to all writers. If you enjoy reading poetry books, this one will deliver.
August 13, 2009
Nadia Brown is a writer who speaks directly from the heart. So much so that many poems in Unscrambled Eggs are pointed, expressing her feelings directly, without ambiguity. Her poetry touches on life’s nuances as well as concrete details of the everyday experience with curiosity and candor.
While there are some grammatical and spelling errors in the text, there is no doubt of the passion that compelled her to publish and share her heart with the world. In her own words (from Words in Unscrambled Eggs),
Whether my thoughts inform
or lack the will to influence,
silence remains incapable
of extinguishing my voice.
Nadia Brown has the heart of a poet. I hope that she continues following her dream, honing her craft and gifting us with her words.
While there are some grammatical and spelling errors in the text, there is no doubt of the passion that compelled her to publish and share her heart with the world. In her own words (from Words in Unscrambled Eggs),
Whether my thoughts inform
or lack the will to influence,
silence remains incapable
of extinguishing my voice.
Nadia Brown has the heart of a poet. I hope that she continues following her dream, honing her craft and gifting us with her words.
April 26, 2008
Nadia Brown presents a collection of poems that is a rich tapestry of words. 'Unscrambled Eggs", is intimate and compelling coming across sometimes as a confession, then again, reflective. Brown’s poems often speak to her readers in imperatives, giving the reader quite a lot to ponder.
Ms. Brown has a way with a metaphor, creating an interesting expression of imagery that tickles one’s imagination.
I think you will enjoy this book, and like me, you will be revisiting it often. I highly recommend it.
Ms. Brown has a way with a metaphor, creating an interesting expression of imagery that tickles one’s imagination.
I think you will enjoy this book, and like me, you will be revisiting it often. I highly recommend it.
August 30, 2016
For me, the sincere voice and unpretentiousness really stood out.
These poems cover a wide range of the human experience, including dreams, fears, identity, growth, abandonment, pain.
The poet’s use of strong metaphors creates rich and vivid writing. She also has a lovely way of placing unexpected words/ideas together, to create charming imagery. Some examples, “errant failures tidy their mistakes”; “...four-letter curses sweetens your tongue...” and there are many other examples.
A wonderful collection.
These poems cover a wide range of the human experience, including dreams, fears, identity, growth, abandonment, pain.
The poet’s use of strong metaphors creates rich and vivid writing. She also has a lovely way of placing unexpected words/ideas together, to create charming imagery. Some examples, “errant failures tidy their mistakes”; “...four-letter curses sweetens your tongue...” and there are many other examples.
A wonderful collection.
November 27, 2017
I got the book as a Gift from the author ... though I don't read a lot of poetry, I do read them from time to time .. But this one was really different ... anyone who picks up Unscrambled Eggs, will love it - without fancy words, these poems speak to you.
These poems flow well and are just a page, so you don't have to spend ages to read them ... I particularly loved Blueprint & Pebble, among others ... There's a poem for everyone in my opinion and they're simple and easy to understand. Wonderful collection. In simple words, the poems speak to your heart and answers your questions.
These poems flow well and are just a page, so you don't have to spend ages to read them ... I particularly loved Blueprint & Pebble, among others ... There's a poem for everyone in my opinion and they're simple and easy to understand. Wonderful collection. In simple words, the poems speak to your heart and answers your questions.
February 1, 2013
UNSCRAMBLED EGGS by Nadia Brown is an interesting book of poetry. A thought provoking collection of poetry. Uplifting. While simply written it is a soulful account of one's inner self. If you enjoy poems, collections that are not only thought provoking but gives insight into everyday life,with a bit of wisdom and lot of love. Well written. Received for an honest review from the author.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: NONE
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: NONE
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
October 31, 2015
Unscrambled Eggs is a book of poetry that masterfully and yet emotionally sketches portraits of purpose, growth, and acceptance. Each poem is written with both depth and clarity. When I finish reading a book, I like to be able to say, "I'm glad I took time to read this book." This feeling was present as I read the last poem of Unscrambled Eggs.
July 23, 2009
This collection of evocative, heartfelt and well-crafted poems speak to many aspects of the human experience. Nadia Brown's carefully selected and nuanced words wrangle with weighty topics of identity, human relationships and pain without ever feeling overdone.
January 4, 2012
Thanks again first reads for a wonderful free win! Unscrambled Eggs is a wonderfully descriptive compilation of vivid poetry. Amazing to read and inspiring! (received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads)
January 28, 2016
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
Creative, uplifting and an enjoyable read. Filled with comparisons as the author explore her world, people and experiences. Using metaphors in everyday settings creating a colorful collage of different poems in the book.
Creative, uplifting and an enjoyable read. Filled with comparisons as the author explore her world, people and experiences. Using metaphors in everyday settings creating a colorful collage of different poems in the book.
November 19, 2008
Wonderful book of poetry! Award winning!
November 23, 2012
This is a wonderful collection of poetry, my favorite is the one with the title included in it, it refers trying to change the past and how it makes no sense, like trying to unscramble eggs.
March 23, 2026
Poetry has always been one of the most personal ways people express their thoughts and feelings. Unlike many other forms of writing, poems can show deep emotions and experiences with just a few lines. Unscrambled Eggs by Nadia Brown is a collection of poems that explore many different themes such as life, love, heartbreak, struggles, and moments of quiet reflection.
The poems talk about different parts of life. They reflect on the things we see around us and the experiences we go through every day. Some of the poems are honest thoughts, while others are rants about the frustrations and challenges of life. There are poems about difficult moments and challenges. At the same time, the collection also talks about love. Only a girl is my favorite poem in this collection. It shows feelings of inadequacy, desire, and reaching towards someone else, and it does this with metaphors.
Brown has great talent. With just words, she expresses different emotions and experiences. She turns simple everyday things and thoughts into beautiful poems. Brown deserves her flowers. Her ability to tell stories through her poems is something that deserves recognition and appreciation. The lines in each poem are brief, but they are emotional. Brown doesn’t use complex vocabulary; she uses words that are natural and feel conversational, and this lets readers connect with poems more.
I love the variety in the poems. They do not all have the same tone or mood. Some are deep and make you stop to think about life and experiences. At the same time, some of the poems are lighter and easier to read. This brings balance to the collection and makes it more enjoyable. This mix kept me engaged and shows Brown’s ability to express different moods and perspectives through poetry. As I read through them, I found myself pausing and reflecting on many of the poems. They carry emotions and thoughts that stay with you even after you finish reading them. Some lines make you think about your own life and experiences, while others simply make you stop for a moment and take in the feeling behind the words.
I really enjoyed reading this collection of poems, and I kept returning to certain poems because they felt so honest and relatable. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that make you feel, think, and see the world or yourself a little differently.
The poems talk about different parts of life. They reflect on the things we see around us and the experiences we go through every day. Some of the poems are honest thoughts, while others are rants about the frustrations and challenges of life. There are poems about difficult moments and challenges. At the same time, the collection also talks about love. Only a girl is my favorite poem in this collection. It shows feelings of inadequacy, desire, and reaching towards someone else, and it does this with metaphors.
Brown has great talent. With just words, she expresses different emotions and experiences. She turns simple everyday things and thoughts into beautiful poems. Brown deserves her flowers. Her ability to tell stories through her poems is something that deserves recognition and appreciation. The lines in each poem are brief, but they are emotional. Brown doesn’t use complex vocabulary; she uses words that are natural and feel conversational, and this lets readers connect with poems more.
I love the variety in the poems. They do not all have the same tone or mood. Some are deep and make you stop to think about life and experiences. At the same time, some of the poems are lighter and easier to read. This brings balance to the collection and makes it more enjoyable. This mix kept me engaged and shows Brown’s ability to express different moods and perspectives through poetry. As I read through them, I found myself pausing and reflecting on many of the poems. They carry emotions and thoughts that stay with you even after you finish reading them. Some lines make you think about your own life and experiences, while others simply make you stop for a moment and take in the feeling behind the words.
I really enjoyed reading this collection of poems, and I kept returning to certain poems because they felt so honest and relatable. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that make you feel, think, and see the world or yourself a little differently.
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