Reflections on Chrome

Poetic Prose #3

by Branch Isole

Fifty-two short stories of poetic prose about issues and emotions often experienced, but not always voiced.

Book #3 in Branch Isole's Poetic Prose

116 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Writing to "strike a chord or touch a nerve" author, poet and storyteller Branch Isole uses commonly shared themes every reader knows first hand to explore or reflect on issues and emotions often experienced, but not always voiced.
www.branchisole.com


“The first section almost had me in tears. The rest ranged from laughter to deep thoughts. That’s the best I can say about any book, ‘It made me think’.”
Douglas M.
Las Vegas, NV

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Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief, yet not a quick read, Reflections in Chrome invites the reader's mind to dwell on morsels of experience. Some were funny, some painful. These poems deal with the things we often observe but fail to acknowledge. Isolde suggests that we pause and reflect: is there more meaning or none at all?

This book is not meant for children; the poems in this book are quite from an adult perspective. I recommend that one reads one or two, digests and returns. Isolde is unlike the many writers who use poetry as self-therapy while sinking into depressing self-pity.

As he states so clearly in his "Personal Resolution":

Poetry, regardless of form
by its very nature
is meant to spark
universal emotions
common to personal resolution
Not merely to describe the author's
daily constitution.

[Terri Christie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This adorable collection of poetry is both profound and funny! My favorite is, by far, Menopause. Short and sweet and to the point!! I actually laughed out loud! Closed Doors made me stop and think about what is really going on behind the doors of my neighbours.

A great collection, keep up the good work!

Thanks for the good read.

[Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first section almost had me in tears. The rest ranged from laughter to deep thoughts. Thats the best i can say about any book, "It made me think."

[Karina A-C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many parts of this book brought tears to my eyes because i could relate to some of parts. I really liked it, and i would recommend it to a lot of people.