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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. William Poe's collection of poetry called Myths and Rhymes was part of his rehab recovery process. Poe creates interesting and unique lines that bring together his drug problems and coming to terms with his sexuality. There is some of the disjointedness (in a good way) that reminds me of William S. Burroughs, but with the additional layer of escaping from what he calls a cult, the Unification Church. There are many references to Adam and Eve, references to Sodom, Greek Mythology, vague drug references, and throw in some science, even particle physics. God is heard in new quarks strange charm Several poems seem to bring everything together. What Else is There, ties religion and drugs with a false Hollywood view. Don't Be Ashamed, (quoted above) blend science and religion and play Adam and atom together. You can feel the emotion in the poems and come to see his search for meaning. At times it is chaotic, and other times it flows smoothly. Much as I can imagine rehab to be, painful, clouded, wanting, and some few moments of clarity. This collection of poems is well worth reading if the subject matter interests or if you shared the same trials. If you are looking for Keats, Byron, or Coleridge, this is not for you. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
"Myths and Rhymes" is a collection of rhyming poetry in a style that allows free association of concept and imagery. Author William Poe's novel, Simon Says, received positive reviews from the Midwest Book Review, Indiereader and the Sacramento Book Review. Poe turns here to poetry, in a collection considering the importance of self-discovery. After a decade within the confines of Reverend Moon's Unification Church, Poe left what he describes as a 'cult' to only stumble on the bigger mess of Hollywood. There, he found success as a motion picture distributor, but the young man continually struggled with his sexuality, which led to a drug addiction. Drawing from everything including personal experiences, the Bible, Greek mythology, Nursery Rhymes, and pop culture, Poe offers readers a variety of poems that helped him explore his thoughts about religion and science, and about his experiences with suicidal thoughts, drug addiction and recovery, as well the hardships of life on the street."The poems resulted from a desire to express my struggles and to come to terms with religious beliefs and their conflicts with science, homosexuality and drug addiction," says Poe. "They may not provide answers, but they helped me form the questions I needed to ask."Poe wrote "Myths and Rhymes" to involve others in the difficult quest to understand the deeper meaning of life and to help others find themselves, just as he did through poetry. Instead of expressing his feelings destructively, Poe decided to be proactive and challenge his personal demons through this work of art. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Popular culture, modern science, and classical mythology blend to express the harrowing realities of drug addiction, cultism, self-destruction, and spiritual confusion. Presented with hypnotic rhythms and hymn-like rhymes, the poems of Myths and Rhymes lead into the dark and chaotic soul of the poet, lost in a world that has ceased making sense. Like the Western Warrior of the final entry, one must go forward, however that is possible, and never look back. ( )