Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐️-(5/5)
The Way Things Go is a compilation of poetry composed by Nicole Dake. Encompassing forty-six poems is poetry presented in an organized numerical and alphabetical order. These stanzas are not just utterances. Their meanings are deep. The sentiments from every word are easy to feel. The author unapologetically expressed her anger and passion in all the poems.
This book of poetry does not run as a sad compilation of poems. There's a balance. There's excitement, irritation, anguish, happiness, desperation, and adventure, all immersed in one book. Nichole acquaints us with the charm of friendship, which may give readers a sense of belonging and compel them to yearn for the same feeling. Nonetheless, as you read on, there's a twist. The author brings us the feeling of fading friendships, taking us back to the actuality that nothing is constant.
As you read the poems, be sure to retain the lessons. I learned that occasionally when life becomes difficult and miserable, all you need to do is change course. Take a turn, navigate a new route, and see yourself in a different light. Find happiness in moments rather than waiting for someone to do that or joy to come.
Nicole writes in a melodic form. She utilizes storytelling that conveys ideas, feelings, and virtues in all her poems. She is genuine in her descriptions. Most of the stanzas function to make us understand reality.
My favorite of all is Afraid to Love, which gives an explicit illustration of what the dating scene today looks like. Furthermore, it shows how young people are more interested in lust than love. Nicole also addresses societal issues and how they relate to health in her poems.
Similarly, we are met with a love letter from a daughter to her late father. The author reminds us of the peace and love in a family and how a family grooms and nurtures a child, and their great contribution to whom the child becomes in the future. I found the Cat Lady poem very amusing. A cat lady is likened to someone alone and empty. Seemingly, this book was filled with pain and uncertainty, but there was evident rhythmic flow and considerable structure.
I had a good reading experience and did not find anything to dislike about this book of poetry. The Way Things Go merits a 5 out of 5 stars. It deserves the widest possible readership.
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