Title: Poetic Beauty: An Abstract Encounter in Black
Author: John Thomas Qua
Publisher: PageTurner, Press and Media
ASIN: B0CB4YGWJ1
Pages: 158
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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If there is one thing that is more complex amongst human civilization, it has to be relationships. The physical and emotional bonds we make with one another, and the experiences we share together are a thing of true strength and connectivity. Yet the complexity of the emotions that stem from these memories and experiences are not always easy to put into words, and require a creative solution to bring those memories to life.

In author and poet John Thomas Qua’s Poetic Beauty: An Abstract Encounter in Black, the author takes a poetic approach to emotionally attempt to address the variety of feeling and thoughts which are produced through the close, physical encounters with the people we have close and intimate relationships with. Through an examination of everyday life, these poems and passages address the multitude of issues and thoughts, and relates them to the experiences we have on a daily basis.

The author does a wonderful job of crafting a collection of poems and passages which feels cohesive, as if each poem could be read on its own and yet still feels like part of the whole, as it were. The balance the author found in humor and heart for these passages is both creative and emotionally driven, allowing the reader to feel connected to the author’s experiences and see themselves in those memories or moments as well. The passion for which the author writes these poems is truly inspiring, and will leave readers eagered for more of the author’s unique voice.

This is the perfect read for those who enjoy poetry, especially those who enjoy creative storytelling through poetry and a healthy balance of witty commentary on life and emotional connectivity to the soul. This book will also appeal to readers who are religious or have a personal connection to their faith in Jesus Christ and Christianity as a whole, for the author often is drawn back into that faith throughout his work. The author’s self-described expressive poetry is exactly that, utilizing powerful imagery to express the experiences found within each poem. Themes of love, debt and greed, and so much more drive this collection forward, giving the reader so many different avenues of connection to behold.

Brilliantly written, captivating, and engaging, author John Thomas Qua’s Poetic Beauty: An Abstract Encounter in Black is a must-read poetry collection. The compassion and struggles mirror one another so earnestly throughout this book, and the emotional beauty that the author taps into will have readers invested in these poems for years to come.