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Long Live Phoenixes
"Long Live Phoenixes" is Jasmine's third poetry collection. With the collection divided up into 9 laws (mantras), "Long Live Phoenixes" is a heavy reminder to never cease growing on the road of self discovery.
“Ashes of pain, trauma and fear aren’t burial grounds for phoenixes—they are birthplaces.” - NJ Scribe
“Ashes of pain, trauma and fear aren’t burial grounds for phoenixes—they are birthplaces.” - NJ Scribe
- GenresPoetry
103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2018
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About the author
Jasmine Farrell
13 books55 followersJasmine Farrell is a New York-based poet and author known for her candid and emotionally resonant work that explores themes of identity, love, and personal growth. With eight poetry projects to her name, including Rising From the Roots, Orange September, and Long Live Phoenixes, it's safe to say, poetry is Farrell’s first love. Her writing often reflects her journey of self-discovery and resilience, addressing topics such as grief, empowerment, and the complexities of relationships. In addition to her poetry, Farrell made her debut as a novelist with Sloppy (2022), a work that delves into LGBTQ+ experiences and personal transformation.
Farrell's work resonates with readers seeking authenticity and connection, offering a blend of vulnerability and strength that encourages introspection and healing. Through her writing, she continues to inspire and uplift individuals navigating their own paths toward self-acceptance and understanding.
Farrell's work resonates with readers seeking authenticity and connection, offering a blend of vulnerability and strength that encourages introspection and healing. Through her writing, she continues to inspire and uplift individuals navigating their own paths toward self-acceptance and understanding.
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October 21, 2018
As always, do not let my star count override your judgement of content. More on the stars, counting, and my rating challenges later. This is a book about a tough period in a life.
You are in for some surprises. A couple of the opening poems are in dialect. Where I Come From is an interesting example in a longer narrative.
There are a number of “Phoenix Law # x” poems. In particular, turn to Phoenix Law #2 which begins thus: “I will no longer breathe in /the lies they have told me.”
For advice to another, turn to Oh Honey Live, which includes this: “when they have outlined your /shadow on the pavement and /named it their own: /Remember, your shadow belongs to you.”
Again in Silence, Farrell catches us off guard in the opening lines: “Indulge the silence /like it was your lover /under a blue light at a basement party.”
For a tougher poem, turn to Endometrioses Phoenix, which begins thus: “A year ago, /I was positive /that the stars were broken. /I wished upon constellations /to pull away thorns from left ovary, / clear away /unseen symptoms, /unforeseen aches at open mics /and theatre shows, / unnecessary bail outs of /“normal reproduction...” If you think that’s a spoiler, buy the book and read the whole poem. Farrell is not gentle with herself or her readers.
For a final quote, let me try to explain the longer poem I Was Tired with a pair of quotes: “In the end, /I was drained. /Stained with resentment, /relief and reassurance to leave...” and later, this: “In the end, /I was tired. /Tired of waiting. /Waiting for you to see me. /To hear my voice telling you the secrets of what makes /my heart do somersaults.” And believe me, that’s not really a spoiler either. This is a powerful poem.
Back to the star count boilerplate. 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. I try hard to be consistent. Four stars feels right to this reviewer.
You are in for some surprises. A couple of the opening poems are in dialect. Where I Come From is an interesting example in a longer narrative.
There are a number of “Phoenix Law # x” poems. In particular, turn to Phoenix Law #2 which begins thus: “I will no longer breathe in /the lies they have told me.”
For advice to another, turn to Oh Honey Live, which includes this: “when they have outlined your /shadow on the pavement and /named it their own: /Remember, your shadow belongs to you.”
Again in Silence, Farrell catches us off guard in the opening lines: “Indulge the silence /like it was your lover /under a blue light at a basement party.”
For a tougher poem, turn to Endometrioses Phoenix, which begins thus: “A year ago, /I was positive /that the stars were broken. /I wished upon constellations /to pull away thorns from left ovary, / clear away /unseen symptoms, /unforeseen aches at open mics /and theatre shows, / unnecessary bail outs of /“normal reproduction...” If you think that’s a spoiler, buy the book and read the whole poem. Farrell is not gentle with herself or her readers.
For a final quote, let me try to explain the longer poem I Was Tired with a pair of quotes: “In the end, /I was drained. /Stained with resentment, /relief and reassurance to leave...” and later, this: “In the end, /I was tired. /Tired of waiting. /Waiting for you to see me. /To hear my voice telling you the secrets of what makes /my heart do somersaults.” And believe me, that’s not really a spoiler either. This is a powerful poem.
Back to the star count boilerplate. 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. I try hard to be consistent. Four stars feels right to this reviewer.
December 26, 2018
“Phoenixes” is the poetry of a young woman breaking free from the cocoon of her youth, rejecting while respecting the wisdom and desires of her family and background in favour of her independence. Her poems reveal glimpses of her past: sometimes gently, other times with less gentility, leading us to wonder whether there was a dark side to this nostalgic picture. The later part of the book moves to her romantic life, where it seems she had even less good luck.
The poetic style of these works strikes a delicate balance: enough poesy to touch our emotions directly, but enough practicality that we have some handle on what the poet is talking about.
I enjoyed the poems concerned with the breaking free of generations, but I’d have to say the theme palled with repetition, and I found myself leaning more towards those works with a more metaphoric style. I particularly enjoyed the poem simply titled, “Phoenix,” which ends with “Those aren’t heavy weights on your shoulders. They are wings.”
Great poetry for young people at any stage of transition and also for their elders who are watching them go through the changes. It is to be hoped that not all of the readers will experience the conflagration involved in the birth of a phoenix. Leave that up to the poets.
The poetic style of these works strikes a delicate balance: enough poesy to touch our emotions directly, but enough practicality that we have some handle on what the poet is talking about.
I enjoyed the poems concerned with the breaking free of generations, but I’d have to say the theme palled with repetition, and I found myself leaning more towards those works with a more metaphoric style. I particularly enjoyed the poem simply titled, “Phoenix,” which ends with “Those aren’t heavy weights on your shoulders. They are wings.”
Great poetry for young people at any stage of transition and also for their elders who are watching them go through the changes. It is to be hoped that not all of the readers will experience the conflagration involved in the birth of a phoenix. Leave that up to the poets.
September 9, 2018
A breathtaking masterpiece, Long Live Phoenixes is not only remarkable but also relatable. The words give out great themes of recovery and healing, with each poem it tells a tale of raw emotions you read every single word and it captures such resilience.
October 8, 2020
Some people go through life avoiding difficulties and hard times. Some live through them and come back stronger like the Phoenix. We idolize what is perfect instead of what has survived. A knight in shining armor is a perfect hero, in a perfect world but in the real world, shining armor means someone whose mettle has not been tested. No one with experience has perfect armor. Likewise, when knocked down we return stronger much like the Phoenix.
Farrell's Phoenix is its own tradition. The nine mantra's of the Phoenix reminds one of eastern philosophy mixed with fantasy: Burn brightly, soar high and always remember where you came from. The laws might be seen almost like the contemporary Instagram "poetry," but rather than leave them, Farrell uses them as a springboard to her poetry. The writing is easy to read and follow along. The themes vary with the mantras and provide support.
The poems support both good and bad times and offer comfort where needed and strength where it is lacking. Farrell, although young is an old soul, and that soul's experience guides her writing. She displays wisdom and direction in her writing. Furthermore, her writing and style remind me of my younger days. Memories of my times growing up in the 1970s are reflected not only in the poet's style but in her use of words like shimmy and sashay. We all have hopes and dreams that are missed, taken from us, or fumbled. Farrell gives the motivation to continue on and achieve.
Farrell's Phoenix is its own tradition. The nine mantra's of the Phoenix reminds one of eastern philosophy mixed with fantasy: Burn brightly, soar high and always remember where you came from. The laws might be seen almost like the contemporary Instagram "poetry," but rather than leave them, Farrell uses them as a springboard to her poetry. The writing is easy to read and follow along. The themes vary with the mantras and provide support.
The poems support both good and bad times and offer comfort where needed and strength where it is lacking. Farrell, although young is an old soul, and that soul's experience guides her writing. She displays wisdom and direction in her writing. Furthermore, her writing and style remind me of my younger days. Memories of my times growing up in the 1970s are reflected not only in the poet's style but in her use of words like shimmy and sashay. We all have hopes and dreams that are missed, taken from us, or fumbled. Farrell gives the motivation to continue on and achieve.
November 22, 2020
The poetry of these works strikes a delicate balance: ample poetry to touch our hearts, but an ample practicality to manage the poet’s words.
✨The thought of them, anyway, you call your poison, emerging from the ashes of destruction, difficult times, grief, and suffering.
✨This very amazing series of poetry explores the image of a phoenix to write on the tough times of your life and to find sunshine on the other side. I love poems from the heart.
✨Both good and poor days are helped by poetry and when it is needed it provides consolation and strength. Farrell, though the old soul is new, directs her writing from the memory of that soul.
✨In her fiction, she reveals insight and advice.
✨We've always been lost, taking away or fumbled through hope and dreaming. Farrell provides the motivation to continue and accomplish
✨The thought of them, anyway, you call your poison, emerging from the ashes of destruction, difficult times, grief, and suffering.
✨This very amazing series of poetry explores the image of a phoenix to write on the tough times of your life and to find sunshine on the other side. I love poems from the heart.
✨Both good and poor days are helped by poetry and when it is needed it provides consolation and strength. Farrell, though the old soul is new, directs her writing from the memory of that soul.
✨In her fiction, she reveals insight and advice.
✨We've always been lost, taking away or fumbled through hope and dreaming. Farrell provides the motivation to continue and accomplish
Did Not Finish
September 26, 2022The cover and title really intrigued me to this book and I really thought I was going to love it; unfortunately that just wasn't the case.
So so so many spelling and sentence structure mistakes. Got to 57% before I just could not do it anymore and I had to put the book down.
There were times where I found myself starting to get into the poems. But then a sentence that was just wrong and it would take me out of it again.
So so so many spelling and sentence structure mistakes. Got to 57% before I just could not do it anymore and I had to put the book down.
There were times where I found myself starting to get into the poems. But then a sentence that was just wrong and it would take me out of it again.
September 24, 2022
Wonderful book of poetry about self-discovery.
Long Live Phoenixes is an intriguing poetry collection that inspires readers along their journey of self-discovery, self-awareness and self-love. The book is divided into nine Phoenix Laws that touch on different aspects of one's self. A unique collection that I would call self-help poetry.
Long Live Phoenixes is an intriguing poetry collection that inspires readers along their journey of self-discovery, self-awareness and self-love. The book is divided into nine Phoenix Laws that touch on different aspects of one's self. A unique collection that I would call self-help poetry.
March 4, 2021
Such an amazing poetic collection. From the unique style of poetry to the progression of this story this book is amazingly written and organized. I learned so much about the author from the read but also more about myself.
September 24, 2022
I am not big on poetry books but wow, I surprised myself on how much I enjoyed this book. And I loved every "phoenix law". Just those laws alone with give you chills. This is worth a read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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