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All The Things I Never Said - Poetry Review

 


All The Things I Never Said
Written by: Jennie Louise
Illustrated by: Gina Stavrou

Delving into this collection of poetry is comparable to delving into old journal entries from a younger version of one's self. Readers return to thoughts and emotions in which one would've hoped to share with those who'd have been impacted most. Louise separates this collection into four sections: To Family, To Lovers, To Strangers, and To Myself. Despite Louise's disclosure of having worked with the poetic word for years, I find it detrimental that the publication occurred in the year of 2020 -- a year in which most individuals questioned how they left things in the past, how they'd participate in events, or what they hoped to achieve in their future -- something left completely up to chance at one time for many.

Louise's writing is riveting, pulling at emotions through descriptions and constant use of sensory details. Sensuality between lovers compared to addictive cups of coffee, the critique of one's self by one's self constantly through late nights and deep thoughts. The length of poems varied, mostly single pages with some overlapping onto secondary blank space. The use of images throughout the collection was crafted well, kudos to Stavrou and the use of linework in portraying every day images relevant to each piece referenced.

All in all, I have favorite pieces throughout the collection - "I Hold the Sky in My Hands", "In Search of the World" and "The Pessimist's Eyes" to mention some off hand. Louise's writing is easy to connect with, considering she's writing about instances in which one would either wish they'd expressed at an earlier time or are happy with just acknowledging at the present moment. I'd highly recommend delving into this collection of poetry and sharing in Louise's admission of what it's like to admit to all the things one's never said.

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