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As someone who studied the art of writing poetry for several years before indulging in the actual making of poetry, I have the experience and expertise to distinguish a good collection of poems from a bad one. This is one of the few good poem books out there. The number one thing that stood out to me was not the personal connection of the poet to their words but rather how it was conveyed. You did not abandon the literary devices sprinkling your poem with similes, metaphors and hyperboles. Most poets these days disregard the literary devices, letting their emotions solely guide them. Emotions are essential to the artistry of poetry, but the use of figures of speech is too. While your grammar could use a little work (just one or two errors I found), I must admit this is an impressive anthology you have here. I went beyond my usual, first five poems to read the first ten because I was piqued by your unique writing style. The three words I will use to describe this are relatable, distinctive and exquisite.
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