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You: A Novel in Verse
You: A Novel in Verse takes a lifetime and beautifully condenses it into a small personal collection of poetry. This story follows a freelancer millennial trying to navigate the overly complicated waters of life. It is filled with heartbreak, regret, long-distance relationships, love in the digital age, self-love, mental health battles, addiction, and personal successes. You will be inspired and will learn to never settle.
No life story is ever a straight line. Rather, it weaves in and out of different paths ending with happiness and love. This novel in verse encapsulates every moment from the sweetest hellos to the saddest goodbyes; the darkest nights to the brightest days; finding one’s purpose to sharing in a dream; the magic of life to the inevitability of death; the first, "I Love You" to the last.
I hope that when you’re done searching for whatever you think you’ll find
You remember what you left behind
Because you could explore this vast world
I could too
But I know that I’d only be looking for
You
No life story is ever a straight line. Rather, it weaves in and out of different paths ending with happiness and love. This novel in verse encapsulates every moment from the sweetest hellos to the saddest goodbyes; the darkest nights to the brightest days; finding one’s purpose to sharing in a dream; the magic of life to the inevitability of death; the first, "I Love You" to the last.
I hope that when you’re done searching for whatever you think you’ll find
You remember what you left behind
Because you could explore this vast world
I could too
But I know that I’d only be looking for
You
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2019
About the author
A.T. Micalizzi
4 books3 followersA. T. is the author of Too Far Gone and You: A Novel in Verse. He is also a poet, Social Studies teacher, softball coach, mental health advocate, and movie aficionado. He works with foundations to raise money and awareness for those suffering any number of addictions. He releases his short stories, movie reviews, and poetry on his rapidly growing Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/poemsbymic/. He is currently working on Far Gone, his sequel to his memoir and How to Cut Cable in 4 Easy Steps as well as a number of other new creative pursuits.
I look forward to sharing my newest book, Too Far Gone, with you all– it is near to my heart. Please check it out as I continue to launch my career!
I look forward to sharing my newest book, Too Far Gone, with you all– it is near to my heart. Please check it out as I continue to launch my career!
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March 13, 2020
Heartwrenchingly beautiful.
This book is filled with emotion and will make you smile, laugh, and even bring a year to your eye. I look forward to more by this poet.
This book is filled with emotion and will make you smile, laugh, and even bring a year to your eye. I look forward to more by this poet.
February 21, 2020
You: A Novel in Verse by Micalizzi is an attempt to imagine and craft a love story told from beginning to end. At times there are glimpses of a poet beginning to flourish and bloom but for the most part, this collection captures love and loss very simply.
Micalizzi’s verse is often limited by his reliance on rhythm; giving way to a rhyme rather than reaching beyond this constraint. Consequently, much of the poetry is incredibly cliché and pedestrian. The images and sentiments lack maturity and do not challenge the reader to ruminate on what has been said by the poet. The acrostic in the middle for example reads more as a young, fledging poet finding their feet than the work of a serious writer.
However, there were moments of promise in Micalizzi’s pieces. His poems about addiction were sincerer and he illustrates the pitfalls of dating in the modern age very well. Pieces like ‘Walking down Bridgewater’, ‘Last Road’ and ‘Caged Bird’ all suggest the potential Micalizzi has as a poet if he continues to hone his craft.
Thus, Micalizzi’s story in this collection is certainly relatable and I am sure many will find solace in his words. But, as a piece of literature, this collection fails to meet my expectations of what poetry is and should be; it lacks the substance I desire from a craft which often bares the very soul of its craftsman.
Micalizzi’s verse is often limited by his reliance on rhythm; giving way to a rhyme rather than reaching beyond this constraint. Consequently, much of the poetry is incredibly cliché and pedestrian. The images and sentiments lack maturity and do not challenge the reader to ruminate on what has been said by the poet. The acrostic in the middle for example reads more as a young, fledging poet finding their feet than the work of a serious writer.
However, there were moments of promise in Micalizzi’s pieces. His poems about addiction were sincerer and he illustrates the pitfalls of dating in the modern age very well. Pieces like ‘Walking down Bridgewater’, ‘Last Road’ and ‘Caged Bird’ all suggest the potential Micalizzi has as a poet if he continues to hone his craft.
Thus, Micalizzi’s story in this collection is certainly relatable and I am sure many will find solace in his words. But, as a piece of literature, this collection fails to meet my expectations of what poetry is and should be; it lacks the substance I desire from a craft which often bares the very soul of its craftsman.
August 29, 2024
It’s so sadddd
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