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A THICK SLAB OF POPPY SEED BREAD
Poems by Rhonda Adamson
Paperback. 68 pgs. $14.95
The only reason why I was anxious to read this book is
because of the title! Which also proves a point - titles do sell!
For we who enjoy poetry and prose, and yes there is a difference,
this book by Rhonda Adamson will prove to be of challenge,
inspiration and one may even say "perspiration".
A Thick Slab of Poppy Seed Bread is not one of dainty, sweet
poems. It is what the title reflects in the words "A Thick Slice . . . "
This reviewer found the poems and prose to stimulate thought.
Some of the poems, if not most of them are indeed quite "thick",
meaning of great depth according to one definition of "thick".
There is no way I would even attempt to select one of the poems
in this book as a "favorite" of mine. They're all excellent but I must
confess a few were a bit beyond my full comprehension; which
probably does not speak will of my ability to comprehend!!!
Whatever poems fill your appetite, you are sure to find many in
this book. Rhonda Adamson has indeed "baked" a thick and
tasty slab of poetry and prose that will be on your menu for
reading and re-reading.
The poetess, Rhonda Adamson, probably will not find this
excellent volume on the top-ten list of best-sellers of the
New York Times; but certainly A Thick Slab of Poppy Seed
Bread will be on the list of those who love poetry and prose
that say "think on these things". No, this new book will not be
read at the afternoon tea parties, but it will be read, or should
be read, by those who are seeking a deeper ('thicker') spiritual
path to life.
Member: National Association of Scholars - Society of Professional
Journalists - Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Institute of Theological
& Philosphical Studies