Review of A Song on the Road Home

[Cecilia_L]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Song on the Road Home" by H.N. Lawrence.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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A Song on the Road Home is a delightfully eclectic poetry collection penned by H.N. Lawrence. In the book’s introduction, the author describes a time of loss that set her "on a course of spiritual seeking,” and her poignant poems demonstrate this season of self-discovery. The collection will inspire readers drawn to Lawrence's love of nature, passion for artistic expression, and reflective style.

The flawlessly edited book is 113 pages. Lawrence writes in free verse and possesses an eloquent writing style that seems purposefully uncomplicated without the slightest hint of rambling. Her "exploration of many spiritual modalities" is reflected in her poetry which often refers to the seemingly sacred, including Divine, One, and Soul. Her spiritual poems traverse such themes as peace, nature, love, sorrow, bliss, intimacy, acceptance, and self-exploration.

Lawrence creatively expresses her appreciation of nature's beauty in her poetry. Although she refers to a series of painful losses involving her parents, friends, and beloved animals as the catalyst for the collection, her overall tone conveys a desire to work through her emotions rather than dwell on sadness; this lends a spirit of resiliency to the book that I especially like. The following is a stanza from "Petal":

"Let me bloom forever,
Blazing glory of dissolving
Ashes floating, falling
New flower being born."

"Your Feet" is another one of my favorites:

"Created by Your Hand
This life is nothing
But for Your Grace."

While I appreciate poetry as a genre, it can be quite disappointing to select a book that relies on "creative expression" as an excuse to present sloppy editing or none at all. Sadly, I have reviewed many poetry books that fall into one of these categories, so it is a breath of fresh air to read a lovely collection that conveys heartfelt emotion without sacrificing a professional presentation. Additionally, Lawrence proves that consistently punctuated poetry doesn't necessarily interfere with its meter or flow. There honestly isn't anything I disliked about this book; I didn't note a single error, nor can I highlight any suggestions for improvement.

Therefore, I rate A Song on the Road Home 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the evocative collection to poetry fans and readers who appreciate meditation. Since it contains no profanity or other content that could be considered objectionable, the book is suitable for young teens who enjoy spiritual poetry. However, the contemplative collection will also engage readers with a more sophisticated taste.

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[Sopulu Ezidimma]

Am already drawn to Lawrence's love of nature, passion for artistic expression, and reflective style.Great review. I believe she is an interesting person to be with.

[Joesh Mncube]

I rate A Song on the Road Home 4 out of 4, it's very especially that the writer takes an opportunity to expression her emotions on writing. It's a great novel indeed.

[Ifesi]

The writer did well in expressing her emotions in the book. What an interesting review.

[Peace10]

This is an interesting review. It's so detainee and informative. Thanks, but I'll pass on this.

[Danielle Briggs]

I think I will be able to connect to the author’s passion for nature the most. Thanks for the detailed, informative review!

[Christiana Legbara]

I am not a lover of poems or poetry. But this book is really uplifting

[Manang Muyang]

The book comes free, so there's no excuse not to try it for size. Besides, "love of nature, passion for artistic expression, and reflective style" speak to the poet in me. The title also sings to me.

[Kenneth Onyenwe]

I understand Song on the Road Home by H.N. Lawrence is a collection of peoms that marked the time of loss and seeking of spiritual healing in the life of the author. I don't normally enjoy peoms so I am passing this one along.

[FLbookie]

Thank you for your thoughtful and comprehensive review. I'm giving it a try based both on your review and the fact that it is free - the best of both worlds.

[Hubre De Klerk]

Very interesting and thorough review with a lot of insight. I am not a big fan on poetry, as I enjoy a suspenseful book more, but the poems and emotions drawn out by them, is definitely inspiring. Well done on #BOTD and an amazing review!

[Pandora10]

From the introduction of this collection of poetry, I understand that the author went through a period of great loss, but from that she has found something quite beautiful. A free style form of poetry is not my favorite, but these were beautifully expressed and heartfelt. I particularly enjoyed Return and Heart's Blossom. Thanks for an excellent review on this book.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

This collection of poetry seems to highlight the author's love of nature. These spiritual poems address appealing themes such as peace, nature, love, sadness, joy, intimacy, acceptance, and self-exploration. I find the simple eloquent style of writing and its usefulness for meditation attractive.

[Abu_Aisha1]

Today's book of the day is a collection of some spiritual poems that traverse such themes as peace, nature, love, sorrow, bliss, intimacy, acceptance, and self-exploration. Congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!

[Okonobe Chioma Chukwuma]

I love how the author expresses her love for nature. am already in love with the book, because it's free-flowing. great review .