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Wish List: a holiday poetry collection
This holiday season, add wish list to yours.
Separated into five wishes: magic, healing, self-love, perspective and hope, this holiday collection of poetry and reflection is a reminder that the presents we truly desire are most often already within us.
Amidst the hustle and bustle these holidays can bring, give the gift of heartwarming enchantment and the true meaning of Christmas to yourself or anyone on your list who has been both naughty and nice. wish list asks you to take a second and find beauty in the ways the stillness of nostalgia and the promise of new beginnings can co-exist to make you feel a bit merrier all-year around. Through acceptance, forgiveness and growth, you will find a truth that will stay with you far past Christmas day.
Separated into five wishes: magic, healing, self-love, perspective and hope, this holiday collection of poetry and reflection is a reminder that the presents we truly desire are most often already within us.
Amidst the hustle and bustle these holidays can bring, give the gift of heartwarming enchantment and the true meaning of Christmas to yourself or anyone on your list who has been both naughty and nice. wish list asks you to take a second and find beauty in the ways the stillness of nostalgia and the promise of new beginnings can co-exist to make you feel a bit merrier all-year around. Through acceptance, forgiveness and growth, you will find a truth that will stay with you far past Christmas day.
92 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2018
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About the author
Sara Marie
3 books5 followersSara Marie is the author of cat's game and wish list, poetry collections fueled by her passion for finding beauty and solace in every moment . With a background in Psychology, Sara is an advocate for mental health, addiction and healing.
When words aren't running through her veins, you'll most likely find caffeine and/or R&B lyrics from '99.
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November 27, 2018
Wish List is a collection of prose poetry which is broken down into 5 sections -
1. Magic
2. Healing
3. Self love
4. Perspective
5. Hope
Each section talks about different emotions and feelings that we go through everyday.
This book is one of the best poetry book that i got the opportunity to read this year,beautiful language and soul stirring writing. I was thoroughly enchanted by the way Sara Marie elucidated every situation and emotions so vividly in the lines of her poems. The main focus of this poetry is to help people reconnect with themselves,their true self.
Wish List is a sort of book that will give you hope in a way if you are feeling downtrodden or just sad. It will help you to understand that it is alright for people to drift apart but the memories they created will remain in their heart forever and one does not need to lose themselves by living in the past rather you can move forward and life will show the wonders that awaits your arrival.
I devoured the whole book in just one sitting because it was quite impossible to put down once you start reading it. It is under 100 pages and going through chapters,sentence by sentence was an incredible journey.Astoundingly well curated and honestly i felt an overwhelming feeling of happiness and a sense of understanding regarding the true meaning of love,friendship,peace and most importantly healing.
Wish List: a holiday poetry collection spoke to my soul on a very deep level. I really enjoyed reading this enthralling collection centered around the times of Christmas and new beginnings. Heartwarming and cozy,this book will make smile.
5 out of 5 stunning stars!
1. Magic
2. Healing
3. Self love
4. Perspective
5. Hope
Each section talks about different emotions and feelings that we go through everyday.
This book is one of the best poetry book that i got the opportunity to read this year,beautiful language and soul stirring writing. I was thoroughly enchanted by the way Sara Marie elucidated every situation and emotions so vividly in the lines of her poems. The main focus of this poetry is to help people reconnect with themselves,their true self.
Wish List is a sort of book that will give you hope in a way if you are feeling downtrodden or just sad. It will help you to understand that it is alright for people to drift apart but the memories they created will remain in their heart forever and one does not need to lose themselves by living in the past rather you can move forward and life will show the wonders that awaits your arrival.
I devoured the whole book in just one sitting because it was quite impossible to put down once you start reading it. It is under 100 pages and going through chapters,sentence by sentence was an incredible journey.Astoundingly well curated and honestly i felt an overwhelming feeling of happiness and a sense of understanding regarding the true meaning of love,friendship,peace and most importantly healing.
Wish List: a holiday poetry collection spoke to my soul on a very deep level. I really enjoyed reading this enthralling collection centered around the times of Christmas and new beginnings. Heartwarming and cozy,this book will make smile.
5 out of 5 stunning stars!
November 30, 2018
I really read this at the perfect time for myself, and I’m really thankful the author reached out and shared her work with me. Although the format initially was something I was apprehensive about, the collection itself was beautifully written.
Speaking to those who don’t feel the joy of the holiday season, Sara Marie does a phenomenal job of instilling a glimpse of hope, as small or as large as it may be. Though I love the holidays and thoroughly enjoy them, this poetry collection isn’t limited to that time of year. I bookmarked plenty of poems that made me think that it was written specifically for me, and I’d like to think that others would do that too, and it doesn’t make me feel as alone in my feelings.
Seriously, an incredible collection.
Speaking to those who don’t feel the joy of the holiday season, Sara Marie does a phenomenal job of instilling a glimpse of hope, as small or as large as it may be. Though I love the holidays and thoroughly enjoy them, this poetry collection isn’t limited to that time of year. I bookmarked plenty of poems that made me think that it was written specifically for me, and I’d like to think that others would do that too, and it doesn’t make me feel as alone in my feelings.
Seriously, an incredible collection.
December 1, 2019
thank you a lot to the author for sending me an e-book of this beautiful poetry book!
„Wish list" is a festive poetry collection of poems revolving around hope, love, deep feelings and even deeper thoughts. This poetry book gave me strength and showed me how much I actually love my life and the people in it, how grateful I can be to be where I am right now!
The poems were written beautifully and often went right into my heart; i also loved the holiday character and the connection to this emotional and beautiful season!
This book, this poetry collection, is a beautiful thing of art and I can recommend it to everyone who needs to hear how great they actually are!
„Wish list" is a festive poetry collection of poems revolving around hope, love, deep feelings and even deeper thoughts. This poetry book gave me strength and showed me how much I actually love my life and the people in it, how grateful I can be to be where I am right now!
The poems were written beautifully and often went right into my heart; i also loved the holiday character and the connection to this emotional and beautiful season!
This book, this poetry collection, is a beautiful thing of art and I can recommend it to everyone who needs to hear how great they actually are!
December 1, 2018
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
The author approached me on Instagram and asked me to read her book in exchange for a review on Goodreads. The last year I've read a couple of modern poetry books, so of course I wanted to try this one out as well. Especially because it's holiday themed.
It was a good collection. Granted, most of the poems were good. The author obviously had some things on her mind she wanted to share with an audience and I'm glad she did. There were actually a couple of poems that I just had to save because the topic really fit one of the main characters in the novel I'm currently writing.
But I have to admit, this is not a fantastic collection. That's because there were quite some poems that didn't feel like poetry to me. It was more of a very short essay on a certain topic with loads of personal arguments. Some were even a bit too vague, I couldn't wrap my head around what she was trying to say or what the essence of the 'poem' was supposed to be.
I still really enjoyed reading this and I've followed the author op Instagram, so I'll probably be reading more of her work in the future.
The author approached me on Instagram and asked me to read her book in exchange for a review on Goodreads. The last year I've read a couple of modern poetry books, so of course I wanted to try this one out as well. Especially because it's holiday themed.
It was a good collection. Granted, most of the poems were good. The author obviously had some things on her mind she wanted to share with an audience and I'm glad she did. There were actually a couple of poems that I just had to save because the topic really fit one of the main characters in the novel I'm currently writing.
But I have to admit, this is not a fantastic collection. That's because there were quite some poems that didn't feel like poetry to me. It was more of a very short essay on a certain topic with loads of personal arguments. Some were even a bit too vague, I couldn't wrap my head around what she was trying to say or what the essence of the 'poem' was supposed to be.
I still really enjoyed reading this and I've followed the author op Instagram, so I'll probably be reading more of her work in the future.
November 7, 2019
Review to follow.
April 7, 2019
"Wish List" by Sara Marie came to me as a wonderful surprise. The author reached out and asked if I would give an honest review of her poetry book in exchange for a free e-copy. This is a very typical transaction between author and book bloggers, but it’s only the second time I’ve been approached by an author seeking me out for a review. I started on this book blogger journey last year. I have been putting out reviews of picture books from my son’s little library with a few other genres thrown in for “mommy-breaks”. All this to say, I am having so much fun :) I love reading, and I love helping. So, if I can promote your hard, beautiful work and escape into a word-woven world. . . well, that’s a win-win situation if I ever saw one.
I can definitely see myself reading"Wish List" every year at Christmastime. It’s broken into five sections: magic, healing, self-love, perspective, and hope. Sara Marie utilizes non-rhyming poems, and they still resonate with my soul. Each page brought forth a flurry of emotions leaving me thinking, “this is so relatable; it’s like she’s in my head”. I attempted to keep track of my favorites by noting down a couple at first, then a few more in the next chapter, theenn a good chunk of the next section. Regardless to say, I had written down way too many personal favorites to notate in my review. I can’t give away all the good stuff. . . which is like the whole book!
If you find yourself wounded and re-wounded by memories and past relationships, and you are in dire need of self-reflection and soft, loving words, please read this book. Even if you just enjoy analogies of the holiday season, then please, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy! The snip-its of comfort and self-love Sara Marie encourages with every poem will surely have you feeling calmer and peaceful.
P.S. - Sara Marie has a second poetry book out now, Cat’s Game. You bet I am going to get myself that one, too!
P.P.S. -I have been following Sara Marie on social media, and everything she posts is a home-run with me! Word lover and cat lover?! She’s my new best friend :)
I can definitely see myself reading"Wish List" every year at Christmastime. It’s broken into five sections: magic, healing, self-love, perspective, and hope. Sara Marie utilizes non-rhyming poems, and they still resonate with my soul. Each page brought forth a flurry of emotions leaving me thinking, “this is so relatable; it’s like she’s in my head”. I attempted to keep track of my favorites by noting down a couple at first, then a few more in the next chapter, theenn a good chunk of the next section. Regardless to say, I had written down way too many personal favorites to notate in my review. I can’t give away all the good stuff. . . which is like the whole book!
If you find yourself wounded and re-wounded by memories and past relationships, and you are in dire need of self-reflection and soft, loving words, please read this book. Even if you just enjoy analogies of the holiday season, then please, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy! The snip-its of comfort and self-love Sara Marie encourages with every poem will surely have you feeling calmer and peaceful.
P.S. - Sara Marie has a second poetry book out now, Cat’s Game. You bet I am going to get myself that one, too!
P.P.S. -I have been following Sara Marie on social media, and everything she posts is a home-run with me! Word lover and cat lover?! She’s my new best friend :)
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