Poems of Divine Power II
by Annielean
Xlibris
book review by Kellie Haulotte
“The King of kings shall arise, riding on a white horse, glistening in righteousness”
This poetry collection is based on scriptures from the Holy Bible. For example, the poem “The Cord of Awareness” references Psalm 119. The author’s original works, which are mixed with religious texts, are interesting concepts. It’s almost like a personal Bible study. The reader gets an insight into what these passages mean to the author personally.
The style and flow of the author’s verses are profound and flawless. In the modern era of poetry, religious poems aren’t exactly as highly sought after, but that doesn’t mean they should be dismissed either. It’s actually what makes this collection stand out and almost reminds readers of works by G.K. Chesterton. While as a whole it’s a solid, but niche collection, some pieces do grab a little more attention and stand out, including “A Poem to Behold,” “The Cloud of Glory,” “The Hand of Mercy,” “The Scepter of Life,” “The Framing of Time” and “The Rock.” They are definitely the ones to seek out and read first.
The author not only shares what scripture to read along with the poem, but she also adds personal and helpful notes. In one section, “The Cord of Joyeous Foreboding,” the author shares an incident in 2016. She was meditating and felt this “foreboding” feeling in her heart. But as she wrote, the Lord spoke to her, reassuring her that he would take care of her. It’s compelling to read these anecdotes because they give that personal touch to the author’s work. Overall, this is a riveting collection that will spark the interest of anyone looking for contemporary spiritual poetry.
