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The A to Z of You and Me
First published in January 2017, The A to Z of You and Me is a collection of 26 love poems. The poems featured in this publication are all dedicated to my boyfriend and tell my experience of our story in an honest way. Feelings expressed within the poems range from those of adoration and love to those vulnerable moments of isolation and neglect. Throughout the book, these conflicting emotions clash in a harmonious symphony, painting the whole picture of the relationship, with all its struggles and rewards.
- GenresPoetry
60 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2017
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About the author
Jeremy Mifsud
4 books40 followersJeremy Mifsud (they/them) is a queer and autistic poet from Malta, currently residing in Spain. Their poetry explores personal experiences, and often revolves around themes of queer identity, neurodivergence, and mental health. Through sharing poetry, Jeremy hopes that their words resonate through shared emotions.
Amongst their published works, you will find Only Love Can Save Me (2024), From the Backseat of a Bus (Ghost City Press, 2019) and Welcome to the Sombre Days (2018). Their poems also feature in tends of journals and anthologies.
Outside of the literary world, Jeremy is a growth-obsessed individual seeking to learn and improve. They work in the field of Customer Success, and consistently engage in activities that hope to leave a positive influence.
Amongst their published works, you will find Only Love Can Save Me (2024), From the Backseat of a Bus (Ghost City Press, 2019) and Welcome to the Sombre Days (2018). Their poems also feature in tends of journals and anthologies.
Outside of the literary world, Jeremy is a growth-obsessed individual seeking to learn and improve. They work in the field of Customer Success, and consistently engage in activities that hope to leave a positive influence.
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January 5, 2018
I do love the alphabetical concept of these poems and the sensual worded expressions that voice a love that is obviously genuine and heartfelt. The A to Z of You and Me is truly a beautiful collection!
December 26, 2017
The whole idea of the book; the name, the format the process of attaching a letter of the alphabet to each poem and then amalgamating each poem to the next to create the whole book and love journey. It felt like riding a roller coaster. It gets the reader to experience and share a flux of emotions while going through the life journey of the author with his partner. The reader gets a feel of the sense of euphoria, the loneliness, the insecurities, the longing. It's a book that I could relate to completely but yet gives a perspective of a very unique experience of love and how people can seen so differently as a couple when contrasted to how they are seen as an individual. In all honesty a 30 minute read through this book makes me feel like I got to know the author on a personal level. Seriously captivatingly brilliant!
December 24, 2017
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. ‘The A to Z of You and Me’ is a poetry book of love dedicated to the poet’s boyfriend. The book tracks their relationship and all the reasons why the poet is in love with his partner.
‘Shout my name from the rooftops just like I call for yours at the middle of a lonely night.’
I believe this must be a very special book for Jeremy’s partner and the book is full of romance and compassion. Jeremy’s style of poetry reads a lot like song lyrics in the terms of address and some of the rhyming structures. I would have liked to see more sophistication in the imagery or ideas used – each love and each relationship is unique and I wanted to see some of this originality come out of the work.
‘Shout my name from the rooftops just like I call for yours at the middle of a lonely night.’
I believe this must be a very special book for Jeremy’s partner and the book is full of romance and compassion. Jeremy’s style of poetry reads a lot like song lyrics in the terms of address and some of the rhyming structures. I would have liked to see more sophistication in the imagery or ideas used – each love and each relationship is unique and I wanted to see some of this originality come out of the work.
October 30, 2017
This book is awesome!
The author expressed his feelings of love beautifully through these poems.
I read the book twice because this book deserves a second read.
I like the way poems are presented in this one. I didn't feel bored even for a second. It's a quick read.
My favorite poems: Ring, Silence, Urge, Wings, X-ray, July, Distance and Perfect.
Yes, it's perfect and a must read!
The author expressed his feelings of love beautifully through these poems.
I read the book twice because this book deserves a second read.
I like the way poems are presented in this one. I didn't feel bored even for a second. It's a quick read.
My favorite poems: Ring, Silence, Urge, Wings, X-ray, July, Distance and Perfect.
Yes, it's perfect and a must read!
February 16, 2018
Rating: 3.5 Stars
The A to Z of You and Me is a collection of poems that uses the catalyst of the alphabet as a declaration of love. Each letter represents a phase of the relationship or an emotion the poet experiences.
Really I think the concept behind the poetry is very lovely. I identified with many of the poet's sentiments, such as:
"The physical distance between us/is one of the biggest obstacles/that I have ever faced"
or
"tears fall off my face/every time I am afraid/of saying that I love you"
The poems "Needy", "Urge", and "Magical" were the favorites, because I can relate to having my life SO impacted by certain loved ones; not just my husband, but people I love in completely unique, unconditional ways that are solely theirs. It's a startling thing: to love someone to the point of needing them in your life, or to go on loving them regardless if that love is returned. Anyway, this book felt intimate, vulnerable, and there are the makings of a good poet here.
The topics of rhythm and rhyme scheme are subjective to personal tastes. I found the consistency of these devices a bit of a hiccup, but that's solely based on preference and not a reflection on the poet in any way. I also enjoyed the poems that held narrative depth more than the declarative poems, which could tend to feel a bit standard after a while. Poetry requires a lot of bravery; a lot of naming what is and being courageous enough to name it. I don't know that I'm fully there yet as a writer, but I would especially encourage poets to have the strength to "go there" in their work.
**I received a free copy of this in exchange for an honest review** Thank you for letting me read/review your work!!
The A to Z of You and Me is a collection of poems that uses the catalyst of the alphabet as a declaration of love. Each letter represents a phase of the relationship or an emotion the poet experiences.
Really I think the concept behind the poetry is very lovely. I identified with many of the poet's sentiments, such as:
"The physical distance between us/is one of the biggest obstacles/that I have ever faced"
or
"tears fall off my face/every time I am afraid/of saying that I love you"
The poems "Needy", "Urge", and "Magical" were the favorites, because I can relate to having my life SO impacted by certain loved ones; not just my husband, but people I love in completely unique, unconditional ways that are solely theirs. It's a startling thing: to love someone to the point of needing them in your life, or to go on loving them regardless if that love is returned. Anyway, this book felt intimate, vulnerable, and there are the makings of a good poet here.
The topics of rhythm and rhyme scheme are subjective to personal tastes. I found the consistency of these devices a bit of a hiccup, but that's solely based on preference and not a reflection on the poet in any way. I also enjoyed the poems that held narrative depth more than the declarative poems, which could tend to feel a bit standard after a while. Poetry requires a lot of bravery; a lot of naming what is and being courageous enough to name it. I don't know that I'm fully there yet as a writer, but I would especially encourage poets to have the strength to "go there" in their work.
**I received a free copy of this in exchange for an honest review** Thank you for letting me read/review your work!!
January 20, 2018
After reading every poem I just expressed a waoo.. expression!!
December 10, 2018
I couldn't put this down once I got started, and that is saying a lot for someone who doesn't usually "get" poetry.
"Forgetful" and "Needy" were, for me, the standouts in this collection.
"Forgetful" and "Needy" were, for me, the standouts in this collection.
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