Review of Short Poems, Long Tales

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Short Poems, Long Tales" by Rashid Osmani.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Short Poems, Long Tales is a book by Rashid Osmani. This book comprises 101 poems that answer the big questions of life. The author carefully drafted and purposefully named these poems. This book has me rethinking most of the questions I have buried deep down inside me since I haven't been able to raise a believable answer for myself, and I do not want to go by what someone else feels is the right or wrong approach to the issue.

I am writing this review with a melancholy heart because of the feelings these poems awakened in me. There are many of them that I exceptionally love. This is a point of commendation for the author because it is rare to read poems that aren't boring. Also, it is rare to find poems that do not glorify someone's body, how curvy a person is, or how much love you have in your heart for a person, an object, or an experience.

I loved the poem about gender being physical and visible or mental and invincible. The words "Differences are natural and visible; bodies are different yet equal" reassure me that no matter the shape or size I carry as a person, I am still equal to the most built person on the planet. Yes, we are physically different, but we are equal as humans. No one should be more important than another because of their social status or physique. I also loved the poem about "Call Awaiting." It tells me about when people have issues and cannot step past their pride to confront the issue. If you have a fallout with someone, don't wait for them to overcome their pride and come to you. Be the bigger person, train your emotional strength, and fix the issue.

The tales these poems tell are relatable, and I commend the author for being able to express these in-depth emotions in just five paragraphs and four lines contained in the pages of these tales. There is nothing to dislike about this book, and I give it a perfect rating of five out of five stars. The book was exceptionally well edited and contained profanities, but not in the way of cursing.

Because of the author's excellent job, I recommend this book to people who know how to appreciate a good piece when they come across one. I also recommend this book to other poets and people who like poetry.

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[Ojiaku Uche Charles]

It wasn't an easy task or responsibility for an author to take his time and write 101 poems; he was so careful in the crafting of 101 poems that someone like me could learn from them and be really delighted by them.

[Christine Palmer]

Your review makes me curious about this book, even though I never read poetry. Your passionate review makes me interested. Thank you.

[Victory Ositaorah]

Rashid Osmani carefully chooses his words, line breaks, and rhythm to create a specific mood or atmosphere within the poem. This poem was a creative outlet for expressing complex thoughts and emotions in a condensed and artistic manner.

[Soma Ezenwanne]

The collection of the author's poems is captivating. Through the collection of thought-provoking poems, they delve into life's existential questions with emotional depth and a refreshing departure from traditional themes that made me reflect. It was really a nice review.

[Neto Chukwu]

From your review one can tell that The poetry in Short Poems, Long Tales is evocative and thought-provoking. The brevity of the poems belies the depth of emotion and meaning they contain, making them both accessible and impactful.

[Ohanele Chinonyerem]

Your review was well written, and the 101 poems written by the author are a work well done, and it'll be my recommendation to everyone who wants to be in the field of writing poems similar to this.

[Bethany Kroeger]

I really enjoyed this book! Thank you for an awesome review!