Review: A true work of art by a talented painter of words!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
This is the second poetry book I've read by Feng Zhou, but after reading it I can tell you it won't be my last.  This book is absolutely filled with amazing poems that you will have a hard time separating from deep emotional responses buried within your psyche.  If you have ever had tender feelings for a special someone, or feelings of pure attraction and arousal for another soul, you won't be able to avoid remembering those feelings when you read many of these poems.Your heart will flutter at the images shown through powerful language and nearly spiritual interactions.  The author is more of a painter of emotions, using words for colors and the pen for his stroke.  It's hard to narrow down to a few select favorites, but I formed a meaningful connection with the piece 'How I Wish'.  I read it many times, each read uncovering more truth about myself than the one before.These poems not only let you relive some of the most emotionally magically moments of your life, but it will also give you perspective on those moments.  Convincing the reader to reflect upon him or herself is a vastly important aspect of writing poetry, and Feng Zhou has thoroughly accomplished this in 'By the Sea'.