(ThySistas.com) Poetry is a great literature genre to understand or question self, society, and how the world works in relation to self. Sometimes the words put together in the stanzas make us feel joy and become our go to on a bad day. At times the words can also remind us that there is room for us to grow and achieve. The verses can feel chastising when warranted and inspire us to move. The delicately crafted words of the poet is something different to every reader, and unlike a narrative if can change with us through our meditation. Ben Okri, in his poetry book titles “Wild” takes the reader on a wild array of thought-provoking emotions.
“Only those who remain free in spirit will find their way out of this maze. But we are children of the stars, and we ought to amaze.”
There is something for every reader in this book. Ben Okri weaves words across time spaces and cultures that allow us to feel the beauty and depth of his words. There is love, growth, self-awareness, pain, loss and all of it is crafted in a manner that causes the reader to ask questions. Though there in-depth complexity in the poetry it is not so much so that it would discourage a reader.
“Belief should rest on what we know. What we know rests on what we sow. Truth will endure all tests.”
This is a book that would be great for poetry circles, and poetry introductions. There is literally something for every reader at every reading level. I found myself comforted by the piece Ben Okri dedicated to his father…even though it was written from a son to father perspective I found it touching when thinking about the loss of my own father. This is a book you will want to re-read at different times as life happens. It reminds the reader of how amazing they are, and yet how much more can be accomplished. It has reminders of how important love is as we move through this thing called life. You will experience every emotion when you need it. “Wild” is a gift that will continue to give. Ben Okri has given us several poetry books that were special, but this one is in a league of its own. Youth reading groups would benefit from being exposed to this poetry book. It can help them work through their different feelings and challenges, allowing them to feel seen through the text. This is one of the great aspects of reading. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
“We have to create order out of the chao we find. And the order of the ancients is part of that chaos too. We can’t find a clear way through it. What was clear and straight to them is not so clear and straight to us.”
“Poets pray to the goddess of surprise: love is seduced by change, itself unchanging. Time, serene, remains indifferent to our iron will, our willed philosophies.”
“Wild” can be found at your local bookstore, Amazon, and anywhere books are sold.
Staff Writer; Christian Starr
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