Review: Eclectic Excellence
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2013
This eclectic collection of about 70 poems from poet D.L. Lang embodies the spirit of American poetry--diverse and without rules.While "Penguin's Prayer" was replete with alliteration, few other of Lang's works used that theme.I got through about four verses of "Snarkadelic Word Smith Awaits the Penguin Whisperer" and it reminded me *strongly* of one of my favorite poets in high school. That was a long time ago, and I had to concentrate and try to remember the words. Then, it came to me.  Karl Shapiro's "Auto Wreck.""You" was in iambic pentameter. That was refreshingly traditional, but with a twist."Perpetually 26" hints at haunting memories of Lang's native Oklahoma, lamenting the loss of a good friend"The Harder We Fall" recounts a bitter ending of a friendship that languishes without mutual respect. That was painful to read. Clearly the poet does not wish to return to that space.While "The Wall Between Us" elicits a perpetual turmoil of closeness, "Today" radiates her complete satisfaction with the love in her life."Fired" is totally Ralph Ginzburg. Short, but one of my favoritesYou probably don't know D.L. Lang; I don't know her either. Or do I?  After reading this outstanding collection of original works, I feel that in a strong sense, I do. I believe you will too, and you'll find your time reading Abundant Sparks joyfully well spent.