In Cemetery Music, the conflicting feelings we have around death and dying are explored in a collection of vignettes created by pairing found words, that are markedly melancholy, with artwork that is lighthearted, hopeful, and poignant.
The poems themselves invoke an emotional response using very few words. There is sadness in death. It is a universal reaction. Using words that have been discarded highlights our fear of loss. Memories are often all we have left. Happy memories are still tinged with sorrow. And yet, somehow, we carry on.
REVIEW:
Once again, I was searching for a unique poetry book to read and when I came across this chapbook on Nightingale & Sparrow's literary site, it immediately peaked my interest. I love mixed media, collage, and dark poetry, it's rare to find these types of poetry books though I think they are beginning to sprout up more often now, which is a great thing.
I thought the collages and poems within were intriguing and they instantly present a visceral reaction, to the point where you excitedly await the next page to see what the next image presents and you are never disappointed. I hope to read any future works by this author.
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