It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If that is true, then Harvest Leaves and Roses will emerge as a riveting salute to T.S. Eliot and Walt Whitman. With neither pretense nor ornamentation, Peavy continues the project of Eliot in freeing poetry from its straitjacket of sentimentality and rhyme while accentuating Whitman's sensuality. Yet, this volume is not just about imitation. It digs deep into the zeitgeist of the 20th Century and exposes it for what it is with fresh insight and the skill of a linguistic surgeon. However, there is neither anger nor condemnation within the pages of this book of poetry. Instead, there is warmth, hope, and an abiding tenderness. Although many subjects are treated herein, they are all done so in the rhythm of life and the spirit of the upward spiral of humanity which continues even in the darkest of times. This small volume of poetry is big in its call to come to the harvest and taste of the fruit of life. Baby Boomers will find it rich with cultural references which they can enliven their parties by seeing who can guess the most ones while church groups can gather together to see who can identify the most biblical references. Now that is the life of poetry.
It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If that is true, then Harvest Leaves and Roses will emerge as a riveting salute to T.S. Eliot and Walt Whitman. With neither pretense nor ornamentation, Peavy continues the project of Eliot in freeing poetry from its straitjacket of sentimentality and rhyme while accentuating Whitman's sensuality. Yet, this volume is not just about imitation. It digs deep into the zeitgeist of the 20th Century and exposes it for what it is with fresh insight and the skill of a linguistic surgeon. However, there is neither anger nor condemnation within the pages of this book of poetry. Instead, there is warmth, hope, and an abiding tenderness. Although many subjects are treated herein, they are all done so in the rhythm of life and the spirit of the upward spiral of humanity which continues even in the darkest of times. This small volume of poetry is big in its call to come to the harvest and taste of the fruit of life. Baby Boomers will find it rich with cultural references which they can enliven their parties by seeing who can guess the most ones while church groups can gather together to see who can identify the most biblical references. Now that is the life of poetry.
Harvest Leaves and RosesMerlinfanThis is poetry? I never
knew...March 2, 2016Format HardcoverI was fortunate enough to
narrate this book for Audible. Honestly I'm not that keen on poetry
but this book was different. Much in the style of classical poets
the actual stories... the poems... within relate to so many
contemporary events and social styles that I found my self making
comparisons. As advertised there are no words of despair or anger
but rather a full dose of hope and encouragement to the human
spirit... who needs that? So as a self anointed "tough guy", I was
genuinely touched... and blessed by this incredible man's writings.
There's something in it to touch everyone... I'm sure.
arvest Leaves and RosesDes Nibelungen5 Stars are fitting for this
excellent bookJune 29, 2015Format HardcoverThis is an extremely
well-written and good book. If you enjoy literature, this is a good
book for you, and I highly recommend it. I believe this book will
grow in popularity as more people check it out. Congratulations to
the author for a magnificent job. Well done!
Harvest Leaves and RosesADiscrete1I absolutely love the empathic
and implied "feminine side"April 6, 2015Format HardcoverI
absolutely love the empathic and implied "feminine side".
HUGE opening with "Song of the Prophet"."Home" is my favourite and
a heck of a way to close though there are sporadic places and
dis-places of pure brilliance (such as "On Climbing Mountains" ),
almost Shakespearean in tempo.
Really Well Done -CF
Harvest Leaves and RosesADiscrete1I absolutely love the empathic
and implied "feminine side"April 6, 2015Format HardcoverI
absolutely love the empathic and implied "feminine side".
HUGE opening with "Song of the Prophet"."Home" is my favourite and
a heck of a way to close though there are sporadic places and
dis-places of pure brilliance (such as "On Climbing Mountains" ),
almost Shakespearean in tempo.
Really Well Done -CF
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