Praise
A beautiful and vulnerable look at life's struggles.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
I find so much strength in reading other people sharing their vulnerability. This book made me feel. It made me feel grateful and less lonely. We find the light by looking through our darkness, and these poems spoke to me on that level. I love them and will gift this book to friends this year!
Awakening
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
As I just begin to read these pages I feel an awakening deep within. Being a writer myself, yet having been in a period of dryness, I see the embodied emotion begin to stir and stretch. Moving deep within. And isn’t that every writers dream…. To stir something deep within others. I do not believe in coincidences… this writing makes me feel.
A visually stunning poetic journey
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
This visually stunning and thoughtfully crafted book travels straight to the deeper aspects of oneself. Jim has created space for contemplative reflection as to the feelings and thoughts evoked by various well selected art pieces. Diving into the arts and poetic quotes, Jim extends his poetry into exploring the deep and tumultuous experiences of healing from trauma, coping with loneliness and life in general. His thoughts resonate and invite deeper refection and insight. I found Jim's book to be completely unique in it's layout, design and approach. A five star book that I highly recommend!!
James does it again. James' second book is a wonderful collection of art with tales only he can tell
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Poetry from afar is collection of art and poetry giving us parts to the main theme our poet's life.Each painting opening up a memory or thought . Some that lead to every star in the sky and a few that linger in most peoples lives.This journey of ups and downs does have a beautiful ending though. It introduces his thoughts on pain and leads to the gift everyone seeks. Love
This book is a map of emotions
Each road leading to the center of his humble soul and the love of his beautiful wife.
Sometimes the only thing we can do in an unpredictable world is write about it and share. This is poetry from afar.
The poetry senses and the art of imagery
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
After receiving this beautiful book, I can say that the quality of the book is outstanding and I highly recommend it.
The book is really lovely, beautifully presented, beautifully designed and has the feel of a combined art and poetry anthology. Jim uses the concept of the "poetic image" as an alien medium (painting, visual art) at the heart of his verbal expression.
The quotes and artwork are thoughtfully and beautifully positioned on each page.
I like the book’s cover art. It awakens in me the feeling of constant life changes and transition from one cycle of transformation into another, falling into emotional complexities in between.
And indeed, Jim’s poetry is a visual imagery of constant movement, poetic energy and richness and curious effect.
Jim has done a tremendous work in approaching different themes with the poems he created - love as the main theme.
To make a difference between his previous books “Travel”, which was a deep, touching, and heartbreaking poetic experience of a life journey, “Poetry from afar” reveals a state of well-being; positivity, and happiness transmitted through the content, hope for a brighter future transcending through time and through the art.
Time does not only shape one idea that is created in the human mind but also the various ideas that are expressed in written form throughout the book.
His thoughts as the number one poet, his unique style of pairing thoughts and inspirational art with poetry really reflect what he says is genius in his dreams, and a glimpse of who lives in his soul.
“Poetry from afar" is a book full of powerful, memorable poems that stay with readers like a friend for a long time. Some of the poems, such as "It's jus' me", and "That soul" portray the poet life experience with such clarity and precision that the others like "Submission" and “Hope “offer solace not by denying the darkness, but by facing it and finding moments of light in the darkness.
It’s one of the most inventive collections of poetry I've come across in recent time and it’s no surprise that it was rated a number one poetry book.
Great poets like Jim help us find our own voice, and express our own ideas and dreams.
The poems in his book are best enjoyed for the mood and feelings they evoke, because of their rich expressions and masterful control. I highly recommend you to get your copy and enjoy the magic of the poetry senses and the art of imaginary in the “Poetry from afar”.
Deep and honest writing - eclectic artwork - will be reading and re reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
I’m bringing it with me everywhere. It’s so full of honesty and thoughtfulness that it will take me a while to get though it . Dense with provocative artwork and the writers thoughts as well. I feel like I will go back to it many times as there is so much beauty in here .
A cup of poetic tea...
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
In his debut book, James has crafted a poetic masterpiece. This is definitely a journey of emotions.... at times dark and moody, at times poignantly sweet. He pairs his words of intensity with incredible works of art from various creatively talented artists. I found myself lost in his expressions of poetic fire. I love the flow of feelings so eloquently and seemingly effortlessly expressed.
Poetic and artistic brilliance - I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it! I read the entire book in one sitting. I was captivated. It is beautifully written, and the works of art are unique and thought-provoking. This is a brilliant poetic journey guided by the author's deep emotions and insights. Truly visionary...