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Notes On The Train
*** Winner of the Best Indie Book Award for poetry 2021! ***From a talking pigeon to a mirror that sees all, Notes on the Train brings you closer to the author’s struggle with depression and change through the landscape of life.Not all battles are fought with weapons of war. Some battles rage within the mind and soul and take no prisoners. This book is a collection of poems and prose written by the author on her journey of self-discovery.
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57 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2021
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June 8, 2021
'Notes on The Train' is somewhat autographical. We get read a first hand experience of the author suffering from depression and her tiring struggle with it. The book takes about the war, the most harmful one that takes place within the mind and cannot be experienced or seen by others. There is bloodshed, no prisoners but widows. And the person who's fighting is you for yourself till you till you gain victory. The book is a similar collection of poems and stories by Loreen de Kort on her journey to win over this detrimental disease called depression.
June 18, 2021
Fabulous! An inspirational writer.
This is a poetry book like no other, and I was both enthralled and fascinated by the content, and moreover by the writer Loreen de Kort, who is very observant of human nature. I used my notebook for each poem and noted how the poet wrote about several human characteristic such as broken promises, unwillingness,torment, inspiration, life in question, fears, blames, gratitude and much more. I loved the style of writing...the twists and turns within each line, the poets great depth of thought and brilliant handling of words and phrases. My favourite poem was 'Hitting and Missing, ' my sidenote being...' My this poem left me gasping for breath and completely choked up. But there were many favourites. I noted ' Voice in the Crowd' with my side note of 'How good is this!' The entire collection are a worthy collection and I became delighted with them. If you enjoy poetry, I recommend 'Notes on a Train' to you, written by Loreen de Kort
I would really like to read more of her work and hope to be given the opportunity to do this soon.
This is a poetry book like no other, and I was both enthralled and fascinated by the content, and moreover by the writer Loreen de Kort, who is very observant of human nature. I used my notebook for each poem and noted how the poet wrote about several human characteristic such as broken promises, unwillingness,torment, inspiration, life in question, fears, blames, gratitude and much more. I loved the style of writing...the twists and turns within each line, the poets great depth of thought and brilliant handling of words and phrases. My favourite poem was 'Hitting and Missing, ' my sidenote being...' My this poem left me gasping for breath and completely choked up. But there were many favourites. I noted ' Voice in the Crowd' with my side note of 'How good is this!' The entire collection are a worthy collection and I became delighted with them. If you enjoy poetry, I recommend 'Notes on a Train' to you, written by Loreen de Kort
I would really like to read more of her work and hope to be given the opportunity to do this soon.
November 20, 2021
Notes on the Train by Loreen de Kort is a thought provoking collection of impassioned poetry and prose. It includes dozens of poems about a range of themes such as hiding your true feelings for fear of being hurt, allowing others to affect or control how you feel, not seeing the good things about yourself that others can see, feeling unloved, looking outside of yourself for happiness rather than finding it within, not being seen for your true self, not fitting in, feeling lost, not being able to accept help from others, striving for a high goal that has not yet been reached, and questioning what is the meaning of life.
The poems in this book are heartfelt and stirring, and I enjoyed all of them in different ways. Although many of them have a darker theme, there were also many poems that were inspiring and uplifting, which were the ones that I especially liked.
My favorite poem was "Hitting and Missing", which is about what a mother is missing by having children not outweighing what she didn't miss--the precious moments with her children. Even as a reader who does not have children of my own, I could relate to this poem because it made me think of my own mother. I also liked the poem about puzzle pieces with each doll holding a different piece which represented a specific emotion or quality that was needed to make a complete whole, and not allowing the sorrow piece to take over. This poem was different than any poem I have read in other books, and I liked the uniqueness of it.
The poems varied in style with differing structures and ranged in length from a short poem with only four lines to poems that were a few pages. I liked this variety in the poems because it ensured that the book did not feel repetitive even though similar themes were used. This book is comprised almost entirely of poems, but I enjoyed the inclusion of the short story as well.
While I did not fully understand some of the poems, I still felt that the poems were stimulating and meditative. I felt that some poetic styles didn't resonate with me, but I appreciated how the poems conveyed a variety of emotions, some of them dark but all of them were expressive.
Notes on the Train is a stirring poetic exploration of the authors emotions and the struggles anyone faces with depression and the myriad of struggles that life presents. A bold, candid and memorable collection of poetry.
The poems in this book are heartfelt and stirring, and I enjoyed all of them in different ways. Although many of them have a darker theme, there were also many poems that were inspiring and uplifting, which were the ones that I especially liked.
My favorite poem was "Hitting and Missing", which is about what a mother is missing by having children not outweighing what she didn't miss--the precious moments with her children. Even as a reader who does not have children of my own, I could relate to this poem because it made me think of my own mother. I also liked the poem about puzzle pieces with each doll holding a different piece which represented a specific emotion or quality that was needed to make a complete whole, and not allowing the sorrow piece to take over. This poem was different than any poem I have read in other books, and I liked the uniqueness of it.
The poems varied in style with differing structures and ranged in length from a short poem with only four lines to poems that were a few pages. I liked this variety in the poems because it ensured that the book did not feel repetitive even though similar themes were used. This book is comprised almost entirely of poems, but I enjoyed the inclusion of the short story as well.
While I did not fully understand some of the poems, I still felt that the poems were stimulating and meditative. I felt that some poetic styles didn't resonate with me, but I appreciated how the poems conveyed a variety of emotions, some of them dark but all of them were expressive.
Notes on the Train is a stirring poetic exploration of the authors emotions and the struggles anyone faces with depression and the myriad of struggles that life presents. A bold, candid and memorable collection of poetry.
August 11, 2021
“Notes on the Train” by Loreen de Kort is a book of contemporary sonnets describing the author’s inner struggle with depression and the ups and downs in life. Written in the form of notes while riding on a train, this book takes the reader on a journey in more ways than one. The sense of travel pervades the script and sets a tone for reaching one’s goal in the end, keeping readers turning the pages for the next revelation.
As I read this author’s thoughts, I found that the descriptions of the internal struggles and hesitancy brought the book into a realm of healing and admittance of one’s vulnerability that seems quite effective for the mood and message of the book overall. The mention of the inner child that stays protected behind the outer facade is an example with which many people will identify.
I was impressed by the depth of feeling in much of this poetry. It reveals many secret thoughts and hopes in the poet that echo in so many of us as people. The author uses different writing styles in each poem, and it’s an intense progression of emotion as one reads through them. These elements bring out the author’s character development and add more dimension to the book as a whole.
I enjoyed the connections with words and their meanings that elucidated and brought these works to life. One of the poems lists the dolls in storage, each with a different name representing a particular aspect of the author’s insight or personality. It was significant when the doll that kept the author’s piece of sorrow was named Nell.
What I liked most about his book is how each poem made me see things from a new perspective. I loved the poem about what the author’s grandfather left her. The beautiful memories of childhood that become treasures to be passed down to new generations were sweet and loving and full of the kind of emotions that lovers of poetry hope to find in a volume in this genre.
This book is exceptionally edited, although I found that the habit of foregoing capitalization at the beginning of lines where punctuation was used was disconcerting without affecting the book’s flow. I am, therefore, rating this book with 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to fans of poetry. This slim volume will entertain and enlighten with its many moods and shades of emotion.
As I read this author’s thoughts, I found that the descriptions of the internal struggles and hesitancy brought the book into a realm of healing and admittance of one’s vulnerability that seems quite effective for the mood and message of the book overall. The mention of the inner child that stays protected behind the outer facade is an example with which many people will identify.
I was impressed by the depth of feeling in much of this poetry. It reveals many secret thoughts and hopes in the poet that echo in so many of us as people. The author uses different writing styles in each poem, and it’s an intense progression of emotion as one reads through them. These elements bring out the author’s character development and add more dimension to the book as a whole.
I enjoyed the connections with words and their meanings that elucidated and brought these works to life. One of the poems lists the dolls in storage, each with a different name representing a particular aspect of the author’s insight or personality. It was significant when the doll that kept the author’s piece of sorrow was named Nell.
What I liked most about his book is how each poem made me see things from a new perspective. I loved the poem about what the author’s grandfather left her. The beautiful memories of childhood that become treasures to be passed down to new generations were sweet and loving and full of the kind of emotions that lovers of poetry hope to find in a volume in this genre.
This book is exceptionally edited, although I found that the habit of foregoing capitalization at the beginning of lines where punctuation was used was disconcerting without affecting the book’s flow. I am, therefore, rating this book with 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to fans of poetry. This slim volume will entertain and enlighten with its many moods and shades of emotion.
April 2, 2022
Stirring
“Notes on the train” is a very moving collection of poems that reveal the authors inner demons. It reveals the pain, the sadness, the brokenness and it shows Loreen de Kort from the most vulnerable side.
I really appreciate how open the author is and how frankly she deals with her emotions. Publishing this kind of very personal content is not easy, I can’t even imagine how strong you have to be to do that.
Personally, I loved all poems and little stories so much! It’s really hard to choose, but I felt especially touched the poem “But till I drop”. It is just so relatable and true that it goes right to the heart and makes you melancholic.
I definitely recommend reading this little book. Maybe, it will not make you instantly happy, but it will make you reflect and think as well as it will make you see the world from someone else’s shoes. Which will make you more empathic.
“Notes on the train” is a very moving collection of poems that reveal the authors inner demons. It reveals the pain, the sadness, the brokenness and it shows Loreen de Kort from the most vulnerable side.
I really appreciate how open the author is and how frankly she deals with her emotions. Publishing this kind of very personal content is not easy, I can’t even imagine how strong you have to be to do that.
Personally, I loved all poems and little stories so much! It’s really hard to choose, but I felt especially touched the poem “But till I drop”. It is just so relatable and true that it goes right to the heart and makes you melancholic.
I definitely recommend reading this little book. Maybe, it will not make you instantly happy, but it will make you reflect and think as well as it will make you see the world from someone else’s shoes. Which will make you more empathic.
April 8, 2022
Poems for the mind and soul
I started reading “Notes on the Train” because I came across this reader by chance. I never thought that a book was going to affect and change my mind and perspective so deeply.
Loreen De Kort is the author of this life-changing book. She writes from experiences and her writing style made me feel completely connected with her. I felt a sister or a friend was talking to me, to my heart and to my soul. Her poems and prose are unique and beautiful.
I thank destiny and chance for putting this book in my hands and for this reason, I recommend it to everyone who is in the search for help. I definitely give this reader five stars!
I started reading “Notes on the Train” because I came across this reader by chance. I never thought that a book was going to affect and change my mind and perspective so deeply.
Loreen De Kort is the author of this life-changing book. She writes from experiences and her writing style made me feel completely connected with her. I felt a sister or a friend was talking to me, to my heart and to my soul. Her poems and prose are unique and beautiful.
I thank destiny and chance for putting this book in my hands and for this reason, I recommend it to everyone who is in the search for help. I definitely give this reader five stars!
April 9, 2022
An exceptional read
The book was short and sweet, plus an easy read. Though I'm not an avid poetry reader, I do write poetry and seeing the different poetic styles out there is quite refreshing.
Loreen de Kort found a way to capture a mass of emotions within each line and stanza. Some of the poems were lighthearted with a tad bit of humor, but it still clearly expresses her struggles with depression.
Still Birth was one that came as quite an emotional surprise. Hitting and Missing was another poem that was filled with raw but heartfelt emotion that encapsulated the ups and downs of motherhood.
I urge anyone who loves poetry to give this a read.
The book was short and sweet, plus an easy read. Though I'm not an avid poetry reader, I do write poetry and seeing the different poetic styles out there is quite refreshing.
Loreen de Kort found a way to capture a mass of emotions within each line and stanza. Some of the poems were lighthearted with a tad bit of humor, but it still clearly expresses her struggles with depression.
Still Birth was one that came as quite an emotional surprise. Hitting and Missing was another poem that was filled with raw but heartfelt emotion that encapsulated the ups and downs of motherhood.
I urge anyone who loves poetry to give this a read.
June 9, 2021
A fast perused brimming with short sonnets that truly grandstand the sympathetic internal discourse of a best in class new penwoman. Every choice exhibits perfectly the inner battles we as a whole face, while simultaneously meaning the significance of favorableness, not out of convience or for an award, but since we ought to endeavor to be caring. I can't hold on to perceive what's next from this infant troubadour.
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June 9, 2021There were such countless sonnets, thoughts and musings that truly impacted me. It's truly decent not to feel alone when you read that others have had comparative contemplations however placed them in undeniably more excellent exposition than I might suspect them. Makes my meandering brain go joyfully on this train.
June 9, 2021
For a person who has struggled with depression herself, this book is very inspiring. I could feel the pain of the author through her poetry and her stories. And it felt so real and sad. If I just talk about the stories and poetry without considering the depression of the author, they are extremely hearth warming, so amazing to read.
June 13, 2021
For an individual who has battled with misery herself, this book is extremely moving. I could feel the torment of the creator through her verse and her accounts. What's more, it felt so genuine and dismal. On the off chance that I simply talk about the narratives and verse without thinking about the downturn of the writer, they are incredibly hearth warming, so astounding to peruse.
June 8, 2021
The book is a collection heart-warming stories and poems. All of which reflect the pain and the suffering the author is going through. All the creations were made on her journey of struggling over depression, a disease that eats your insides and soon makes you a hollow vessel.
June 8, 2021
'Notes on The Train' literally describes a journey, a journey from the detrimental station of acute depression to a healthier, brighter place. And where ever is stops it sees things the mirror reflections, the pigeons and writes about them creating a collection of heartwarming reads
June 9, 2021
This assortment of sonnets is a little window into the psyche of the creator. Before the finish of these pages I felt that I had entered the brain and soul of the creator. Extremely characteristic of developing from kid to teen to lady. Incredible and individual read.
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June 9, 2021The books talks about a journey which writers experience in her life and the great full parts of her life. A must readen book for all the ones who needs to be make his goals clear and change their way of living.
June 9, 2021
I loved every bit of the book. It is one of those books that stays with you in your heart long after you have completed it. The stories and the poetry touches your heart, makes you cry makes you smile gives you encouragement. I haven't read such a wonderful book in a long time
January 28, 2022
2021 Best Indie Book Award Winner!
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