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mxunsmiley's review against another edition
5.0
Her language is so intimate and smooth. I felt every poem wash over me in a way that's like the title, like fuel. Needless to say, I really enjoyed this collection.
poojakishinani's review against another edition
5.0
"The face of the clock at 4 AM
doesn't have many friends.
Its wishes are thin and dark,
to stay humble, close to the floor.
Without it I am a crumble of talk
stuck to a plate.
The day unfolds its sad sack of chores,
the broom loses two more hairs.
Without it I am the letter carrier
who never receives
any mail herself."
Naomi's poems feel like a warm hug on a dark day.
doesn't have many friends.
Its wishes are thin and dark,
to stay humble, close to the floor.
Without it I am a crumble of talk
stuck to a plate.
The day unfolds its sad sack of chores,
the broom loses two more hairs.
Without it I am the letter carrier
who never receives
any mail herself."
Naomi's poems feel like a warm hug on a dark day.
forgereads17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
bbshams's review against another edition
4.0
Nye’s word carry a meditative authority similar to that of her mentor William Stanford— just much less nature poetry. She is able to tackle quaint human relations as well as loftier topics such as politics and war. a poet to be respected, and an important voice in the world.
sydneyedens's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
4.5
beautiful language that i connected to; and so many topics covered! will return to this one
dhiyanah's review against another edition
4.0
I took my time with this one so it'd last longer -- I've been looking forward to Nye's poetry for a while. Nye contemplates language, utilizing it as a subject matter to investigate the ways we might choose to navigate experiences, memories, and history. Her poems swing gently between light-heartedness and something sharper, resulting in a gorgeous and engaging collection.