“Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.” Arthur Brisbane 1911.
An image offers an opportunity to see endless possibilities depending on the viewer’s perspective. Where some might see beauty and joy, others imagine sadness and loss of hope.
In this collection, images and syllabic poetry are brought together to tell a story based on the author’s perspective. The poetry explores our human experiences such as love, happiness, hope, aging, friendship, new beginnings, dreams and loss.
The world around us is an amazing playground and source of all our essential needs as well as sensory experiences that bring wonder into our lives. What lies beyond the horizon? What surprises will we discover as a garden bursts into bloom? Where do the night creatures live?
At the end of the collection there are some longer poems celebrating memories of the author’s life of travel, teenage exploits and love of food!
My review
Life is like a Mosaic: Random fragments in harmony by Sally Cronin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What strikes me about Sally Cronin’s books is the quiet unassuming way in which they appear without too much fanfare. Sally is a wonderful supporter of the indie writing community, so I am glad to be able to give her a little fanfare too by writing a review for her latest book Life is Like A Mosiac: Random Fragments in Harmony. Great title, I’m sure you will agree!
I loved the dedication within with all the names of the people within her writing circles, so lovely.
I’m a big fan of poetry in all its forms, so this book of eclectic poems from Sally Cronin really appealed to me. There are a wide variety, some wise, some amusing, some thoughtful, some just darn well cute. They are all beautiful presented with accompanying photographs taken from various sources.
Favourites include: Farewell to Colourful Friends, Spices, Dreams, Happiness, Mother Nature, Immortality, Hope, Loose Lips, First Steps, The Circle of Life, Finding Clarity, Creatures of The Night, A Toast to Life, Beneath The Redwoods, Persecution in The Garden, Advancing Years, The Crocodile, Silver Lining to Isolation, The Wise Woman’s Apprentice.
Some are illustrated with personal photographs taken from the authors Childhood Memories in Ceylon, and on Summer Holidays, and as she gets a bit older she becomes Rebellious in Frome!
This poetry collection is accessible, unpretentious, (which I love,) and enjoyable. It will make you smile, reflect and bring back your own memories of when you were young, mischievous and perhaps a little difficult too!
In my case, it brought back memories of when I lived abroad in Childhood Memories – Sally’s poetry spoke to me taking me back in time.
Highly recommended – 5 stars
Many thanks to the author for an ARC copy for review which I happily give with no bias.
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Thank you so Marje that got my day off to a great start.. so pleased that you enjoyed and it brought back memories of your own childhood.. precious days when things were so much less complex.. I love writing in any form and I am motivated by such lovely feedback… ♥
Aww, so glad. Yes it really did bring back lots of memories. I also had an amah! And my mum and dad were so young then. Sadly, they are getting so much more delicate these days. Life just seems to pass by in such a flash. Love every moment Sally. x
Thanks Marje.. time is flashing by and not to be wasted.. my parents would be 105 and 104 now.. My mother died this week 9 years ago and it only seems like yesterday..♥
Oh, so sad, they are so precious. Hugs Sally. My dad is much older than my mum and at 91 I do worry about him and my mum too. x
Thanks so much for your thoughtful review Marje.. it means a great deal.. ♥
My pleasure Sally. I really enjoyed, always one of my favourite things to do is read poetry! x
Thanks again Marje.. a treasured review.. ♥
Thrilled to help Sally. x
Yay for accessible poetry. (I feel frustrated and kinda stupid when I don’t “get” a poem.) Great review. It sounds like a wonderful collection.
Hi Priscilla it is a wonderful collection and very relatable. I’m all for easy to understand poetry. Not too keen on the pretentious variety! Lol.
It is a lovely review Priscilla and MJ writes great ones… xx
Thank you, blushing! Xx
What a wonderful review, Marje. You’re right about Sally being a kind and generous person. And her poetry is a delight. I have this book on my kindle and will get to it soon. Your review made me even more eager to get started. 🙂
So glad to hear Diana. I’m sure you will enjoy! x
Thanks very much Diana ♥
Thanks very much Diana and I hope you enjoy when you have time to read.. Marje’s review hit the spot…hugs ♥
Aww that’s lovely. <3 x
A great review of Sally’s book. I love the cover and the title and can´t wait to read it.
That’s awesome Darlene. So good to know. <3 x
Thanks Darlene.. a lovely review and I hope you enjoy… hugsx
Yay! x
As usual, I’m late. Glad I caught this. Fab review, and you said it, Sally is unassuming, lol. Congrats to Sal for another well-deserved review. <3
Yes Sally deserves to be shouted about. Such a talent and such a giving and wonderful lady. <3
Thanks Debby…and I am having a wonderful time with all of the lovely feedback and support ♥
You deserve it Sally and much, much more. x