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Daydreams in Mermaid Grass

Author: Natalie Williams
Format: Paperback, 58 pages
Available from: Amazon and Jeremy Mills Publishing
Price: £9.49-£9.99
ISBN: 978-1-906600-09-9

Natalie William’s debut collection of poetry is an extraordinary journey into a different place. The worlds, states and creatures that comprise this collection are skilfully conjured through the use of colourful and immersive words and metaphors. The poems themselves are good works in their own right; with some being stories and tales so vivid that they could be the basis of another collection.

Among the best poem in the collection is ‘The Mockingbird and the Jewelfinder’. Well structured and easy to read this poem is a strong indication of the poet’s skill. The rhymes are pleasant and do not seem forced. However, when the length is combined with the irregular rhythm of the poem it seems that this poem was only meant for the page and not for performance. This does not, however, affect the reader’s enjoyment.

Whilst this collection has many well structured poems that are easy to read and enjoy, there are a few that may not be understood by all on the first read. It may be that some readers do not understand the complex metaphors that Natalie Williams plays with in her writing on their first read. It may also be that some do not understand the metaphors at all. Regardless, for those who do understand the poems and even for some who do not, the need to re-read pieces only adds to the value of this short collection.

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