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Cry, But Stay Strong : Selected Poems
"Immerse yourself in a tapestry of emotions with 'Cry, But Stay Strong,' a meticulously curated collection of over 200 poems and prose pieces spanning from 2016 to 2020. Delve into the essence of Tavon's literary evolution, encapsulating works from ' Pieces of Self-Healing,' 'Songs for Each Mood,' 'Young Heart Old Soul,' 'The Pisces,' and 'Dreaming in a Perfect World.' Whether a longtime admirer or a newcomer, this anthology promises a poignant journey through the author's soul-stirring words.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2023
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January 11, 2026
There was a gentleness running through this collection, like a hand resting on your shoulder rather than a voice trying to shake you awake. The central focus stayed firmly on pain, endurance, and emotional survival, especially the idea that vulnerability and strength are not opposites but companions. It clearly set out to offer reassurance and solidarity to readers who were hurting, and that intention mattered. There was comfort in how openly it acknowledged exhaustion, grief, and the quiet act of continuing even when nothing felt healed.
The delivery was clean and accessible, sometimes to its benefit and sometimes to its limitation. The language leaned simple and direct, which made the emotions easy to grasp but also kept many poems from lingering long after they ended. Structurally, the collection felt consistent but predictable, with similar rhythms and emotional beats repeating throughout. The pacing moved quickly, almost too quickly at times, as if the poems did not always pause long enough to fully explore what they introduced.
What worked was the sincerity. The emotional core felt honest, and the book succeeded in being a soft place to land rather than a challenge to confront. It did not radically shift my perspective or push against familiar ideas about pain and resilience, but it reinforced them in a steady, reassuring way. As someone familiar with this voice and style, I appreciated the clarity and intent, even if I wished for more depth and variation. It delivered what it promised, just not with enough range to leave a lasting imprint.
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The delivery was clean and accessible, sometimes to its benefit and sometimes to its limitation. The language leaned simple and direct, which made the emotions easy to grasp but also kept many poems from lingering long after they ended. Structurally, the collection felt consistent but predictable, with similar rhythms and emotional beats repeating throughout. The pacing moved quickly, almost too quickly at times, as if the poems did not always pause long enough to fully explore what they introduced.
What worked was the sincerity. The emotional core felt honest, and the book succeeded in being a soft place to land rather than a challenge to confront. It did not radically shift my perspective or push against familiar ideas about pain and resilience, but it reinforced them in a steady, reassuring way. As someone familiar with this voice and style, I appreciated the clarity and intent, even if I wished for more depth and variation. It delivered what it promised, just not with enough range to leave a lasting imprint.
Read more here: https://annietheinkdrinker.wordpress....
July 23, 2023
It's amazing
July 25, 2023
I’m not much of a poetry reader but when I seen this book it called to me and I’m glad I listened
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July 31, 2024This author is probably one of my favorite poet out there. I’m going through the most painful breakup so this is what I just needed. Check this out.
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