The Thoughts of Nanushka: Vol 7-12

by Nan Witcomb

In this volume: 'Love, Tears and Dreams'; 'Rainbows are for Everyone'; 'After the Loving'; 'Once upon a Memory'; Gift of Love'; 'Tears and Tenderness'. Includes sketches by Fiona Heysen.

Nan Witcomb is a fifth generation Australian. She writes under the name Nanushka which she believes represents the thoughts of people all over the world.

Genres: Poetry

300 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Xanthe]

I picked this poetry anthology because I already knew that it was that sort of Instagram poetry that is quite short. Some of the poems especially the ones describing nature I enjoyed and some read like a gabbie hanna lyric. This book is a mixed bag of chocolates but I appreciate it’s existence. Heartbreak is captured decently and I don’t wanna break up ever.

[Sharakael]

A book filled with poetic prose... it's a reading to be contemplated, and there are 2 possible good use out of this book:
- As a gift.
- As a book to steal quotations from.

Me, I just like opening the book at a random page when I'm feeling contemplative; it's a nice way to start a trail of thoughts. An example of a prose within the book (one of my favourites):

Loneliness is
being with you
when you're thinking
of someone else...

[Danah Slade]

One of the best poetry collections I've read. Very powerful, raw and truthful but at the same time beautiful. The voice coming through the poems was clear and pure of heart. Overall it was an extremely enjoyable and emotional read!

[santy]

raw encapsulated beauty, way ahead of its time, soft illustrations and overall lovely body of work.

[Gina]

I found this little gem whilst travelling in my teens at a second-hand book stall at a market in Adelaide, Australia. This is by far my most prized piece of poetry and I read it all the time.

I'm having trouble expressing my love for this book. I really am.

[Anna MacFalane]

Volume 17
some poems are truly beautiful

[Maddy]

omg i love this so much.

[Luke]

.5