"They see the horizon, a smoky gold line
over the sea,
and call it names like faraway and
we'll-never-reach-there.
To them,
horizon is a dream" (From Ash-Colored, pg. 10)
In these simple lines, the narrator observes the horizon in terms of what it means, its location, and how it is perceived by others. It is an unattainable destination or a dream.
Maya uses short lines to let readers examine the images and statements and discern their own meaning--the greater meaning. Readers will be reminded of William Carlos Williams' short lines, but Ganesan's work holds a veiled innocence. For such a young age, Ganesan has an old soul with a great deal of wisdom. Some of these poems will make readers blush with their self-imposed innuendo.
A Message for You (Page 21)
I have traced your name
with
my finger
on the steamy
glass doors surrounding
the shower.
Readers will find poems to treasure, to savor, and to hold close to their hearts in this slim volume. As a debut book of poetry, it stands tall among a vast crowd, waiting for readers to hear its whisper.
Yesterday (Page 24)
Yesterday is one book,
today is another.
Different books, telling
different stories.
I like to be part of
both yesterday and
today, falling out of
one, tipped into
the other.
Her poem, September, was recently showcased in this past weekend's Virtual Poetry Circle. Readers enjoyed how the narrator speaks of trees as having souls and feelings. It is a great commentary on how little we pay attention to the environment and its importance.
Susan at ColorOnline let me borrow her signed copy of Ganesan's work for this review, though I did first read about this poetry book on 5-Squared. I'm going to have to get my hands on another copy for myself.
Also Reviewed By:
5-Squared
Book of Kells
ReadWritePoem (also has a list of virtual tour sites for the book)
4th book for the poetry review challenge.
24 comments:
I'd love to get my hands on this book. From the clips you've posted, it sounds great.
I've added the giveaway to my sidebar.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
I'd love to win this book for my cousin who adores poetry.
From what has been published it sounds so good.
Mystica
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I would not have guessed these poems were written by an 11 year old. I'm impressed at the quality and would love a chance to read more!
This sounds so sweet, and great cover on the book :)
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Poetry has always fascinated me!
Maya Ganesan's book sounds wonderfully written. Please enter my name in your drawing.....
Thanks, Cindi
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Again, many thanks!
Cindi
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Thanks, Cindi
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Incredible poetry from an 11-year old! Just blogged about it on Win A Book. Don't enter me, though.
sounds lovely! enter me plz
haleymathiot at yahoo dot com
She's only 11? Wow! This is one collection I must put on my list. So please do enter me in your drawing - thank you!
An 11 year old poet, I'm impressed.
I feel so bad because I don't own any books of poetry though I'd love to. Please count me in so I can start my poetry collection. I hope anyway. jessica(at)fan(dot)com
I would love to read this anthology!
My email in noniekiran (at) gmail (dot) com
-Nonie
Wow! That is awesome and really impressive!
I would like to be considered for the giveaway:) ... I have a niece who is 6 and writes lines of poetry; I think this would be a really great inspiration for her:)
Saw some of her work in the anthology, would be nice see more of it...
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I am impressed!
I would hope to have half the talent!
o_rei_de_havana AT hotmail DOT com
Remarkable! Please enter me in the giveaway.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
Thanks so much sounds great
wadesherry@hotmail dot com
This looks like a great book. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com
wow, thanks for the giveaway! :)
adbcoz (at)gmail(dot)com
Seems like a wonderful collection of poetry I would win this for myself Thanks
tanyainjville@yahoo.com
This sounds great. Please enter me.
Can you imagine what she could be writing by the time she's 18?
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
I'd love to win this book! Maya is a friend of mine--she's such a sweet person!--but sadly, I haven't gotten her book yet! She is so talented and I would love to read more of her poetry!
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Thanks!
~Jacqueline (bookbutterfly)
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Thanks for this chance!
educhico AT gmail DOT com
A child genius, I suppose.
Beautiful poems!
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