Leslie's Reviews > 101 Great American Poems

Eh. Some good stuff I already have that was hard to do backflips over. Not the book's fault. Lovely to see Langston Hughes in here, as he was truly talented. His poetry speaks to one's soul. He was so honest and raw and had the most beautiful way of saying anything. However, there were a bunch of folks in here I'd never head of who, after reading there poetry, I realized It's because they have no talent and were just more modern poetry writers who in my opinion just scribble bitterness and whinings on what had been perfectly good paper. Poetry should elevate. Not reinforce. Not wallow in despair. Elevate me, comfort me, bring some beauty into my soul. Reach out to me and connect with me despite all the sorrow and everyday ordinary misery known as the human condition. There, I'm done complaining now. So sorry, don't know what came over me. Send all complaint letters to my ex.