Seasonal Portions

by Elizabeth Clayton

Elizabeth's poetry is, in sum, a collection of worded pictures of her sparing with illness, sensitivities, in relationships and of being - jousting with philosophical principles as they impinge on her sensibilities and intuitiveness, within the milieu of Bipolar perception. The resulting dissonance within bountiful periods of joy in creating - she finds, to some degree, a contentment, perhaps resignation, but surely a "lighted despair" in what she has come to view as the "feast" of life, where she wishes to come to table, often and long.

336 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the shape of the book and the background paper. One to dip in and out of. Reading it with my daughter to discuss the big words.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5, this is such any interesting book. It follows some transition years in the author's life. The writing is often very personal, sometimes a bit too much so.

[Sam Cordell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concepts such as pain and resilience are beautifully expressed. Poetry that is an inward journey, this collection is certainly one to remember.

[J Hooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The struggle oozes from the pages, but the experience is profoundly freeing. Seasonal Portions is perfect for those looking inward. Clayton brings a new meaning to thought-provoking poems.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of verses from 2009 to 2012. The soul yearns for wisdom, hope, and love.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently won this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

This is a large book and quite heavy for a paperback. It is going to take me a while to read all the book, but what I have read so far was enjoyable.