This is page 18 of ‘Shorts – a take on poetry’ published earlier this year in May as a paperback and e-book – plus a review which appeared on Amazon.com in June from someone I don’t know – who I can’t thank enough.
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Unreal
Not of light nor darkness
eyes closed seen not being
eyes open memory clinging
unreal still believed
Chaos
Dark fell into night
light showed up by day
shadows took to shade
chaos spins their end
Night Notes
Shuttered eyes open
touching what he feels
words laid out marauding
captured light reveals
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Review
Ama No Iwato
What an excellent and unusual poetry book
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
As an author, Eric Daniel Clarke has such a profound sense of what humans need, what relationships and life is, and what makes all of our hearts tick and break. He puts your feelings into the words, the words into short blocks, the blocks into profound stories that touch your soul. Plus, it makes you smile. The author has a unique way of handling words and emotions.
I am looking forward to reading this book over and over because one time is not enough!
Thank you so much, Eric, for all your writing. Poets and writers like you make the greatest difference in this world, more than you may ever know!
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What a gorgeous thing to say.
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Wonderful review?
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That should be an exclamation mark!!
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Thank you – I knew what you meant!/?
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Lol! You are welcome.
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The reviewer isn’t wrong. 🙂 Nice, Eric.
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Thank you, Susi – that’s very nice of you.
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You’re welcome, Eric! 🙂
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That review is the best, Eric. Wow. Congrats. That can really make a day. Enjoy the glow!
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Thank you, Diana. Each of the three reviews I’ve had (one the same and one different on the Amazon US and UK sites) has genuinely surprised me and encouraged me to continue doing what I do, not too overthink things, and yes, improve.
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No matter how many reviews you get, the good ones will always bring joy.
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