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Time Capsule
Original poetry and prose by sixteen year old Canadian teenager. The wonderful images and exceptional depth of the topics give a reader an amazing path to explore love, death, dreams and life itself through the eyes and soul of a modern teen.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2017
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April 22, 2017
Separated into different categories, such as Existence, Odes, Dreams, Questions, Answers, Love and more, the visualization created by each poem is incredible, reaching into the innermost portion of your soul. The earthly tones depict Nature, and all of its incredible gifts bestowed upon us, as beautiful, gentle and tranquil, yet fierce and ever-hungering. The varying seasons are delivered with the most picturesque imagery, yet it is all created inside the mind of the reader, as each word flows onto the next.
Many images and scenarios are created beautifully within these pages, which are so elegant yet so descript. Ideas with Ink has delved into each vast corner of one’s mind, and the resultant prose and poetry creates mental illustrations which are so stunning... yet so tragic. My favorite poem – Winter in my Heart – delivers an emotional punch like no other, as the author tells of a falling out of friendship which leaves the writer feeling isolated and alone, not knowing where to turn or who to trust, what is real and what is a facade. Another is All That Remains is a Voice. As a Deaf Pagan, I was easily able to immerse myself in the familiar feelings which are embodied inside Mother Nature – sad and alone, yet surrounded by the mysteries and miracles which we call life. This is definitely the sort of book which can be easily read in one afternoon, or be paced over a month or more, as the reader searches for the meaning behind the intricacies of each word. I found Time Capsule to be eloquent, heart-warming and emotional, and recommend it to readers over the age of 12 years who ponder the depth and meaning of one’s existence.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
Many images and scenarios are created beautifully within these pages, which are so elegant yet so descript. Ideas with Ink has delved into each vast corner of one’s mind, and the resultant prose and poetry creates mental illustrations which are so stunning... yet so tragic. My favorite poem – Winter in my Heart – delivers an emotional punch like no other, as the author tells of a falling out of friendship which leaves the writer feeling isolated and alone, not knowing where to turn or who to trust, what is real and what is a facade. Another is All That Remains is a Voice. As a Deaf Pagan, I was easily able to immerse myself in the familiar feelings which are embodied inside Mother Nature – sad and alone, yet surrounded by the mysteries and miracles which we call life. This is definitely the sort of book which can be easily read in one afternoon, or be paced over a month or more, as the reader searches for the meaning behind the intricacies of each word. I found Time Capsule to be eloquent, heart-warming and emotional, and recommend it to readers over the age of 12 years who ponder the depth and meaning of one’s existence.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
April 27, 2017
Time Capsule is an interesting, captivating collection of poems by a very curious and telling pen name, “Ideas with Ink.” This collection features very beautiful poems, some poignantly written, some very evocative, and others insightful, all assembled under different themes, including existence, odes, dreams, questions, answers, and love. I was curious to know, at least, the name of the author of this beautiful collection, and so I turned to the "About the Author" page, and to my greatest surprise, the name wasn’t there. Just a teenage young "person" who gives their voice to the emotions that humans harbor within their breasts, the common sensation of the blues, an experience of the naked sky, a sundial, a stir in the leaves, and the heartache.
This is a poetry collection that seems to encapsulate the reality as felt by a young soul, captured through deceptively simple lines of poetry that are delightful to read. It is interesting to learn that this collection is from a very young writer, because some of the poems like "Sailing" are very deep and symbolic and I could read my own experience in them. How lovely when the poet connects their sensation to the feel of nature, sailing:
"Through the broken glass beach
of my dreams
The sky is naked and the rain
Embittered”
Time Capsule invites the reader to look deeper into the existential themes of life — love, life itself, dreams, death, and a lot more. These poems seem to burst out from the very depths of the poet with poetic exuberance. They are rhythmic, short and easy to read, and readers will enjoy the different seasons of the soul they invite them to celebrate. I found these poems very delightful and refreshing, and will definitely be going back to some of my favorite ones.
This is a poetry collection that seems to encapsulate the reality as felt by a young soul, captured through deceptively simple lines of poetry that are delightful to read. It is interesting to learn that this collection is from a very young writer, because some of the poems like "Sailing" are very deep and symbolic and I could read my own experience in them. How lovely when the poet connects their sensation to the feel of nature, sailing:
"Through the broken glass beach
of my dreams
The sky is naked and the rain
Embittered”
Time Capsule invites the reader to look deeper into the existential themes of life — love, life itself, dreams, death, and a lot more. These poems seem to burst out from the very depths of the poet with poetic exuberance. They are rhythmic, short and easy to read, and readers will enjoy the different seasons of the soul they invite them to celebrate. I found these poems very delightful and refreshing, and will definitely be going back to some of my favorite ones.
April 27, 2017
Wow. From the first page, I can sense the emotion, the dreams, the surroundings, and the soul of a teenager who is wise beyond his years. Time Capsule is the first book of poetry and prose for this publishing company. The imagery and depth that goes into the thoughts are colorful, insightful, and intense. Ideas with Ink has published a wonderful book that other teenagers and adults will enjoy reading. The author uses a lot of analogies such as comparing his life to a party on a boat, but now he can’t tell north from south, or right from wrong, or friends from foe. There are several comparisons to day and night, freedom and fight.
Time Capsule is full of original poetry and snippets from the author’s last three years. I think Stroke is one of my favorites—a colorful ecstasy and how colors can have different effects. The Child’s Decalogue also has some wonderful lines such as: “As a child I had money, courage but no freedom, now I have no money, some courage but an endless sea of freedom.” Very profound. He even includes some poems that have been translated into Spanish or French. The book is organized by topic including existence, odes, dreams, questions, answers, love, sonnets, somewhat historic, and flash fiction. Readers will be mesmerized by the flash fiction story The Call of the Sea; this short story is very well written. The flash fiction story A Statue Through Time shows us another side to the author, as the story is relatable and heartfelt. The Firework and the Candle both have a short life, but are both used to commemorate an event; however, one is happy and one is not. Time Capsule is an interesting collection of poetry and short stories that teens and adults will find insightful.
Time Capsule is full of original poetry and snippets from the author’s last three years. I think Stroke is one of my favorites—a colorful ecstasy and how colors can have different effects. The Child’s Decalogue also has some wonderful lines such as: “As a child I had money, courage but no freedom, now I have no money, some courage but an endless sea of freedom.” Very profound. He even includes some poems that have been translated into Spanish or French. The book is organized by topic including existence, odes, dreams, questions, answers, love, sonnets, somewhat historic, and flash fiction. Readers will be mesmerized by the flash fiction story The Call of the Sea; this short story is very well written. The flash fiction story A Statue Through Time shows us another side to the author, as the story is relatable and heartfelt. The Firework and the Candle both have a short life, but are both used to commemorate an event; however, one is happy and one is not. Time Capsule is an interesting collection of poetry and short stories that teens and adults will find insightful.
June 25, 2017
The poems in this book are stuffed full, and often weighed down, with images and adjectives that range from simple yet beautiful to evocative to inaccessible. But it's worth your time to meet these poems on their own terms, even if you have to puzzle some things out, especially if you love contemplating the natural world, the soul, and love. Those are the poet's specialties, and the various speakers in the poems will prove worthy companions for readers who are ready to explore these themes and ideas.
As other reviewers have stated, this book is divided into several sections. My favorite poems are the ones that throw light on an aspect of the human condition (such as "Blue" and the other poems in the "Existence" section) and those that follow a more narrative structure to tell a story ("An Island in a Sea of People" and "The Flame from Within"). I also like the poems in the "Odes" section (especially "An Ode to Ariane") that talk about their subjects in a unique way, but with precise details. Readers will also appreciate the good word play that pops up at unexpected moments. "In You the Change" starts out as a trippy poem--think "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"--and ends with an exuberant image. Along the way, there's a neat line in stanza 3 with three near-homophones that will make you smile with appreciation for the teenage poet's mastery.
I recommend that, because of the wealth of imagery and description, you dip into "Time Capsule" a little bit at a time, over a long period of time, so you can give the poems your full regard while navigating them. The flash fiction stories at the end can also be enjoyed in this way, although these pieces are generally more accessible to the reader. In fact, I would give "A Statue Through Time" top honors for the most moving and approachable piece in this book.
As other reviewers have stated, this book is divided into several sections. My favorite poems are the ones that throw light on an aspect of the human condition (such as "Blue" and the other poems in the "Existence" section) and those that follow a more narrative structure to tell a story ("An Island in a Sea of People" and "The Flame from Within"). I also like the poems in the "Odes" section (especially "An Ode to Ariane") that talk about their subjects in a unique way, but with precise details. Readers will also appreciate the good word play that pops up at unexpected moments. "In You the Change" starts out as a trippy poem--think "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"--and ends with an exuberant image. Along the way, there's a neat line in stanza 3 with three near-homophones that will make you smile with appreciation for the teenage poet's mastery.
I recommend that, because of the wealth of imagery and description, you dip into "Time Capsule" a little bit at a time, over a long period of time, so you can give the poems your full regard while navigating them. The flash fiction stories at the end can also be enjoyed in this way, although these pieces are generally more accessible to the reader. In fact, I would give "A Statue Through Time" top honors for the most moving and approachable piece in this book.
June 27, 2017
Time Capsule is a personal look into someone's past that aims to find out what makes us who we are. The author's melancholic tone seems so honest and vulnerable that you simply can't avoid identifying with him. We've all seen our dreams crumble under the weight of the world, but the author still reminds us how important they are. There is an obviously melancholic tone throughout that might not be for everyone, but if you find yourself in it, you'll enjoy the poems very much. All the good poets draw their inspiration from sadness and Ideas with Ink is no different. Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.
September 14, 2017
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I know this was written by someone very young, so I do not want to be overly harsh in my review, however, this was clearly written by someone very young. Overall, I would say it is a good attempt at a poetry collection (you can tell there are thoughts behind the words that are on the paper), however, it comes off as amateurish. The recurring metaphors lack depth - when I say this, I mean that it seems like the writer uses metaphor because it would be nice to say something is something else, but not because something IS something else, which often leaves the comparisons feeling irrelevant to what is being said.
I know poetry tends toward the abstract, but my criticism isn't due to the language being too abstract, but rather due to the author's use of words (specifically adjectives), which seems to reach for what a poem should sound like, rather than conveying the deeper meaning of what is being described with the language. I think the author's poetry will improve over time, since, for a 16-year old to write so much, he is clearly passionate about writing, but for now, it lacks the depth that, I think, comes more with experience than practice alone.
I know this was written by someone very young, so I do not want to be overly harsh in my review, however, this was clearly written by someone very young. Overall, I would say it is a good attempt at a poetry collection (you can tell there are thoughts behind the words that are on the paper), however, it comes off as amateurish. The recurring metaphors lack depth - when I say this, I mean that it seems like the writer uses metaphor because it would be nice to say something is something else, but not because something IS something else, which often leaves the comparisons feeling irrelevant to what is being said.
I know poetry tends toward the abstract, but my criticism isn't due to the language being too abstract, but rather due to the author's use of words (specifically adjectives), which seems to reach for what a poem should sound like, rather than conveying the deeper meaning of what is being described with the language. I think the author's poetry will improve over time, since, for a 16-year old to write so much, he is clearly passionate about writing, but for now, it lacks the depth that, I think, comes more with experience than practice alone.
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