Book Review for A Shot in the Dark; A Spark in the Night by Darryl Miller

A Shot in the Dark: A Spark in the Night, by Daryl Miller, is a touching poetry collection about having faith in the future.

These poems delve into the blessings that many individuals take for granted. Through simplistic, yet touching rhymes, the poems explore the hidden treasures that take the form of our loved ones, our hopes, our dreams. From perseverance, to thankfulness, to desire, Miller explores the very aspects that make us human, and shows us that though it’s easy to dwell in the past, you still have to move on, no matter how painful it may be.

I particularly enjoyed the rhymes; to be honest, I haven’t seen this kind of scheme in forever. It did bring back old childhood memories of when I tried writing for the first time; the first page was so bad that I almost cried. Nevertheless, over time, as I worked harder at it, and I read more, I got better. Now, whenever I go back to these pages, I can’t help but find myself missing those times. This collection works the same way. It illustrates a constant theme in the book, and that is to look toward the future and not get caught up with the past. However reluctant you may be, take comfort in the present, and see the tiniest of joys in life. Poems such as Blooming and Haiku Tycoonbeautifully paints this idea, one that I believe also represents the entire theme of this collection.

The beginning was a bit confusing, but nonetheless the collection was enjoyable . Although repetitive at times, Miller does bring back the bittersweet feelings of our own youth, as well as our own longing for a better future. As such, I would give this collection a rating of a 4.0 out of 5 stars, and would recommend it to all audiences.