Title: No Idle Word: Poetry and Prose
Author: Tehilayah Ysrayl
Publisher: Tehilayah Ysrayl
Published: May 7, 2019
Pages: 98
Her name means “A song of praise to Yah,” and Tehilayah’s anthology of poetry and prose sings just like the book of Psalms. We can tell the author thought through each piece before she penned it, as each poem is focused and intentional. There are no idle words in this anthology, as the title implies. Each stanza seeks to emphasize the significance of the use of language.
This is a short and quick read, but you will want to take your time with this one. The poems force us to pause and savor the meanings between the lines. Tehilayah speaks with gentleness and wisdom. I can hear the poetry being read aloud, and she makes excellent use of metaphor and imagery.
This author is also a great singer, which is also a testament to her name and why this book reads like a collection of hymns.
Finally, I enjoyed how the author stayed close to the book’s theme. We are reminded that there are no idle words from the opening to the end.
Ratings:
- Presentation: 4/5
- Authenticity /Authentic Voice: 5/5
- Creativity/Lyrical Content: 5/5
- Thought Provoking: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
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