My Review of Jim Bennett's
Cold Comes Through,
Poetry Book 1
Writing—and reading—true poetry is often associated
with admitting vulnerability. Reading it, you have to let it in. Writing it is
a lot more arduous: You have to let it out. And letting it out, Jim Bennett does
with Cold Comes Through, Book 1 of his
five-volume poetry series.
Having read Bennett’s poetry series in reverse
order, his first volume—I find—is the most melancholy as it deals with loss,
grieving and remembrance. Death hovers nearby, cloaked in autumn leaves, or the
heartbreaking throes of Alzheimer’s. But Bennett’s insight into human nature
always treats the most dire of his themes with dignity and grace.
After finally reading Cold Comes Through, I know I shall do so again, as I will surely
re-read the entire series from time to time. Poetry creates a cultured haven
from the blustery world that trammels us daily. Jim Bennett’s poems are some of
the best I have had the pleasure ever reading.
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Jim Bennett's 5-Volume Poetry is available here:
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Bennett
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Bennett
Website: http://jim-bennett.ca/
Jim Bennett's Poetry Series is also available in Paperback on Lulu:
