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3/11/2025 Wonder by Chris Emery
As the title of this book of poems suggests, Wonder is about all things in life that inspire awe, admiration and the unexpected. But the most unexpected thing is that the poems are not all sunny views on the beauty of nature but also about regret, the passing of time, history and the lived experience. The scope is vast.
The language and imagery is always powerful, often emotional and intimate. There are many memorable lines, such as 'Stay anywhere long enough, and a world will die,' which is the one I find the most poignant and enduring. However, the poems that include descriptions landscapes are the best and most poetic, although they show the harsh and bleak reality rather than a romantic pastoral scene, which is their strength. Moody, evocative and emphatic, this is a wonderful collection.
Published by Salt on 3 November 2025.
Advance review copy supplied by the publisher.
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