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Swells: Poetry
A collection of dark, erotic poetry.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2020
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Jacob Russell Dring
93 books27 followersJacob has been writing books since 2009, honing his craft over the years. The written word has become a calling, one that fills him with purpose. While poetry and spoken word are among his other passions, fiction will always be the champion of his heart.
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March 7, 2021
A Prolific, Sensuous and Lyrical Poet
I have known Jacob through our common platform for sharing poetry - Instagram - for many years now, and we have consistently supported each other's creative endeavors on that platform throughout those years. And so, I cannot fully claim to be unbiased in my review. However, it may lend some credence to my review BECAUSE of my familiarity with his styles (yes, plural). Jacob is a Renaissance man of sorts: a gifted writer of lyrics, poetry and fiction, as well as a talented musician and vocalist. I know the word visceral is thrown around a lot, but in the case of Jacob Russell Dring's writing, it applies all too appropriately. Because, Jacob, you see (or at least that is how it seems to me), has a sensuous affinity for all things body - the sensuality, the morbidity, the sophistication of design . . . And it is also my observation that he is a courter of words: he has a genuine fascination for words - their different flavors, textures, colors, rhythms . . . He seeks words with an intrepid heart; he's not afraid to lasso them and use them in his poems or even write poems around them. Which is a rare thing to encounter in our contemporary era of popular poetry which is driven not by the rhythmic force of words but by the pragmatism of ideologies or banal consolations for people to resonate with.
Coming to 'Swells', the title couldn't be more fitting because this is the style that I've seen Jacob gravitate most to in poetry - short lyrical metaphoric bursts (often reminds me of the Metaphysical Conceit type of style) which I guess we can now call "swells". Each short poem is bite-sized and a delectable play with words (in their meaning and their music). The last poem is slightly longer than the rest which to me had the effect of all the swells culminating in a final big tidal wave crashing down.
What can I say, except check out his prolific collection of writings! There's poetry, there's fantasy, there's horror, there's science fiction! Something is sure to tickle your fancy.
Shabnam Wann
I have known Jacob through our common platform for sharing poetry - Instagram - for many years now, and we have consistently supported each other's creative endeavors on that platform throughout those years. And so, I cannot fully claim to be unbiased in my review. However, it may lend some credence to my review BECAUSE of my familiarity with his styles (yes, plural). Jacob is a Renaissance man of sorts: a gifted writer of lyrics, poetry and fiction, as well as a talented musician and vocalist. I know the word visceral is thrown around a lot, but in the case of Jacob Russell Dring's writing, it applies all too appropriately. Because, Jacob, you see (or at least that is how it seems to me), has a sensuous affinity for all things body - the sensuality, the morbidity, the sophistication of design . . . And it is also my observation that he is a courter of words: he has a genuine fascination for words - their different flavors, textures, colors, rhythms . . . He seeks words with an intrepid heart; he's not afraid to lasso them and use them in his poems or even write poems around them. Which is a rare thing to encounter in our contemporary era of popular poetry which is driven not by the rhythmic force of words but by the pragmatism of ideologies or banal consolations for people to resonate with.
Coming to 'Swells', the title couldn't be more fitting because this is the style that I've seen Jacob gravitate most to in poetry - short lyrical metaphoric bursts (often reminds me of the Metaphysical Conceit type of style) which I guess we can now call "swells". Each short poem is bite-sized and a delectable play with words (in their meaning and their music). The last poem is slightly longer than the rest which to me had the effect of all the swells culminating in a final big tidal wave crashing down.
What can I say, except check out his prolific collection of writings! There's poetry, there's fantasy, there's horror, there's science fiction! Something is sure to tickle your fancy.
Shabnam Wann
February 8, 2023
A unique, thought-provoking page turner. I loved the emotions and vulnerability executed in this erotic read. Highly recommend!
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