A review by ari__s
I Shimmer Sometimes, Too by Porsha Olayiwola

5.0

It's a beautiful thing, when a collection of poetry swings you from early life to present day and you can feel the reverberations of every life stage and critical development resonating throughout. This reads with a rhythm that runs the full gambit of emotional notes. The structure of the poems alone remind you to slow down and digest the collection with intention – Notice the space between words, how they're juxtaposed, and where a word is missing – none of it is by mistake. Olayiwola uses prose and position to build a world, a life, and a social commentary around her readers, and you can't make it through without feeling the weight settle along your shoulders. This absolutely glitters.