If The Sky Won’t Have Me - by Anne Leigh Parrish

April 12, 2023

If The Sky Won’t Have Me - by Anne Leigh Parrish

ABOUT THE BOOK -

The poems in If The Sky Won’t Have Me weave a brilliant tapestry of the human condition, focusing on nature, the female experience, family drama, aging, politics, and regret. Images of water feature strongly, as do rebirth and regeneration, both physical and spiritual. A perfect sequel to the author’s debut collection, the moon won’t be dared, these poems expand and deepen our understanding of what it means to be alive in a complex world.

ABOUT THE POET -

Anne Leigh Parrish is the author of nine previously published books: A Winter Night (Unsolicited Press 2021); What Nell Dreams, a novella & stories (Unsolicited Press, 2020); Maggie’s Ruse, a novel, (Unsolicited Press, 2017); The Amendment, a novel (Unsolicited Press, 2017); Women Within, a novel (Black Rose Writing, 2017); By the Wayside, stories (Unsolicited Press, 2017); What Is Found, What Is Lost, a novel (She Writes Press, 2014); Our Love Could Light The World, stories (She Writes Press, 2013); and All The Roads That Lead From Home, stories (Press 53, 2011).

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MY THOUGHTS -

A great collection of poems. I loved the imagery. As I was reading each one, I really felt like I was seeing it and almost living it. Each one was very heartfelt.

Along with the poetry there are some pieces of art thrown in (by Lydia Selk). I loved some of these almost as much as the poems.

This one really spoke to me -

Three Gifts
The first is standing in myself,
Seeing through my eyes, knowing I
Am rooted here, alone,
& no one I draw, close, adore, fear, or despise
Will ever move me out of it

The second is knowing everyone else,
Every single person, lives in themselves
As completely as I do

The third is theoretical, not yet proven:
My voice touches
Brings joy

Anne Leigh Parrish