Ghosts: Poems & Prose

by J. Sexton

The past can haunt you in a multitude of ways.

Deep and darkly compelling, J. Sexton’s third collection of poetry is raw, haunting, and often relatable. Focusing on past trauma and the memories that taunt us from the past, this compendium is sure to send a shiver down your spine.

188 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2022

Reviews

[Michele Scirocco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been following J. Sexton's poetry on IG for sometime where her IG handle is @fragmentspoetry.
I was so excited to read her collection, Ghosts, as I look forward each day to her poems online. This poetry collection is divided into three sections: 1.) A Haunting 2.) Demons and 3.) Exorcism - each section exploring different parts of the human existence from pain and trauma to healing and learning to live with our past. Sexton use of rhyme is stunning and always amazing. She uses rhyme in such a way that I am left astounded at her talent. In addition, her use of gorgeous imagery, similes and metaphors help to create some of the most beautiful poems I have read to date.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghosts by Jo Sexton is a collection on the theme of hauntings, not just by ghosts but by past traumas, mistakes, love gone bad and inner demons. It is a fabulous collection, filled with some of the best rhyme, alliteration and imagery you will find.

It is not all doom and gloom because Jo's words are always intricately laced with hope and light. Her word choice is always spectacular and you are taken on quite a dark yet beautiful ghost ride through this collection.

This book is littered with ghostly images and adds an extra darkness by having white print on black pages a wonderful surprise. The book separated into three chapters and each piece felt at home there.

Jo's work always evokes emotion in me and as a long-time fan of her writing, I will never hesitate to recommend anything she publishes.

[Freya O’Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly felt seen and moved by Jo’s beautifully crafted collection of poetry. Her book takes you on a heart wrenching, emotional journey through pain, trauma, healing, and learning to live with the past / demons.

I love how Jo captures how it feels to be haunted by our pasts / demons , and the internal journey we go through in coming to terms with our trauma. I really resonated with her raw and vulnerable explorations of grief, shame and the struggle of letting go.

Jo’s skilful use of rhyme, imagery, similes, metaphors, alliteration and captivating descriptions make this a beautiful, haunting book of poetry. Her word’s really moved with me and stayed with me, even after I put her book down. It is a truly validating and heart aching read.

I would recommend this book to dark poetry lovers and trauma survivors. It’s absolutely brilliant ♥️

[Dark Beacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hauntingly beautiful collection of poems and prose. I love the interior design of the this text with this sleek black pages and white letters. Very relatable words of wisdom. My love for darkness provided a greater appreciation for this brilliant author. My favorite chapters were "Moth" and "The Dark." The author's touch of the moon further completement the intriguing weave of dark tales.

[hergreyside · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and haunting book full of poetry that will move and linger with you long after. Loved it.

[Tammy Muehlfelder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of poignant poetry is designed masterfully. By using white words on black pages, Jo showcases not only her words, but haunting visuals, remembrances, and emotions. Jo writes with a thoughtful, sincere, and emotive pen that draws the reader into her world of yesterday and how it has colored her world today. Jo's words, combined with the design of her book, can at times give the reader chills. It is dark and poignant writing that I am drawn to. Her beautiful book has black pages and wispy imagery along with her word weaving that makes this book hard to put down or forget. A lovely book to add to your poetry collection.