Review: Odango's Poetry Gave Me an Opportunity to Reflect on My Own Life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2013
As a lover of poetry, I was excited about the opportunity to read this book. It did not disappoint. Breaking through into the world of poetry can be a challenge, and this poet has got the potential to be known.I love the fact that these poems were written over a decade of the author's life. Just now turning 31, I can appreciate the 20-30 age group the author is writing from. This poetry gave me an opportunity to reflect on my own life this past decade, and to see the maturity developed in both the author's life and my own.It's refreshing to pick up a book that allows you to contemplate and reflect on your own existence and self. Lovely!I was surprised to learn that this is Odango's first published collection. It is a gold mine, that I foresee pulling out many times over the years. One of my favorite things about poetry is a poet's ability to not only make me see what he's talking about, but make me feel. An exceptional poet will draw me into his tale and make me feel all that he is going through - or let's me explore my inner most thoughts."Revisiting the Past," is that sort of poem. It is one of my favorite poem from this collect. A simple poem, that opens up a world that I know so well. Odango's ability of using visual imagery is exceptional. In "Revisiting the Past," not only do I feel like I am there, but I am experiencing the scene in my own way.I will be keeping my eye on this poet!