poetry Archives - Alison Ver Halen

The Poet X

I need more poetry in my life, so I didn’t hesitate to grab this novel in verse when I saw in on display at my local library.

This is me calling bullshit on all those trite sympathy cards.

When it comes to loss, knowing is not always believing.

I know how cliche this sounds, but give me a chance to explain myself.

I’ve been hearing the word “pain” get used a lot lately, but it just doesn’t seem to fit what I’m feeling right now.

It was supposed to save us.

Because of every little thing that annoys you. Jerk.

I don’t normally read verse or memoirs, but I loved this book!