Book cover for Words Are Snakes With Arms: A Year in Poems by Alex Brown

Words Are Snakes With Arms

A Year in Poems

2024 Released
786 Pages
13-19 Hours
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Open Kimono PublishingISBN 9781961763098

"Words Are Snakes With Arms" is a bold and heartfelt poetry anthology by Alex Brown, encapsulating a year in the author's life through a series of intimate, daily reflections. Each poem serves as a microcosm of a single day, capturing the raw emotions and thoughts experienced in real-time. The collection invites readers to explore the highs and lows of human existence, from joy and passion to despair and confusion, presented with unflinching honesty and poetic grace. This anthology offers a vivid portrayal of life's complexities, where each poem is like a small window into the author's private world, now shared with the reader. The title itself reflects the nature of the verses: words that grasp and release, striking suddenly or flowing soothingly, much like serpents with arms. As you delve into these poems, you will encounter the unvarnished truth of daily life, expressed through powerful imagery and emotional depth. Reading "Words Are Snakes With Arms" is akin to experiencing the changing seasons, with each poem bringing a unique flavor and a new perspective on the fluidity of life. This collection is an invitation to engage with reality in all its varied hues, from love and loss to revelation and longing. It promises to provoke thought, stir emotions, and offer moments of profound self-reflection. Alex Brown's debut poetry book is a stark, unfiltered exploration of human existence, cloaked in the beauty of poetic expression. With no pretenses or false fronts, this collection lays bare the authentic lived days of the author, making it a compelling read for those seeking a genuine and moving literary experience. Prepare to meet the snakes with arms. They have stories to tell, and their journey through a year in poetry awaits you.

Alex Brown

Alex Brown is the International No. 1 bestselling author of twelve books including the hugely popular Carrington’s series, The Great Christmas Knit Off, The Great Village Show, The Secret of Orchard Cottage and A Postcard from Italy. Her uplifting books are published worldwide and have been translated into twenty languages. She lives by the sea in
South East England with her husband, daughter and two very glossy black Labradors.

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