I rarely read poetry and in an introspective mood decided to try. Sadly this collection was not for me. I would buy it for the library shelf in case it appeals to someone else. The verse that did appeal to me was
They say now galaxies
Hang like grape clusters
On invisible vines of dark matter.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I loved this collection of poetry. Its different from what I am use to reading. This book has all different topics of poetry and all beautiful. The cover made me want the book because its different. I hate poetry that is repetitive , this one is not. People who never read poetry will love this book as a first. Fast read and beautifully written.

I received a free book and is voluntarily writing a review

This is a lovely collection of poetry, with really intriguing themes of time, love, loss, war, survival and more woven throughout. I've not been reading poetry as frequently as I used to, and that is something that thank you to Wayne David Hubbard, I will be remedying. Among my favourites in the collection were:

Lamentation -

"Our hearts were wild;
our minds incendiary,
as we drank raw the violence.
At night we slept in our tombs."

Winter View (e) - a breathtakingly haunting haiku

The poem the book takes its title from was outstanding as is Open Letter to the Tyrant God of Monsters. In a Time Lapse swept me away with its lyricism.

My favourite might quite possibly be How I Might Be Spectacularly Wrong, But Notes to a Young Poet really captured me...

"Interpretation is half the beauty.
The other half is you."

I will definitely return to these again.

Thank you kindly to the author, Atmosphere Press and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This collection is exactly what I wanted it to be - brilliant, impactful, and deeply reflective on both the micro and macro levels. Hubbard does a great job of blending surreal, cosmic imagery with everyday occurrences to create this ethereal exploration. I highly recommend it!

I spent some time browsing the poetry section of NetGalley on my break this morning. I know we’re not supposed to judge books by their covers, but I admit I am more likely to click a title with interesting titles and cover art. Death Throes of the Broken Clockwork Universe, by Wayne David Hubbard has both of these elements.

While the description is a bit vague, the poetry itself is not. Hubbard employs elements of modern poetry that I enjoy; poems are short and straight to the point without a ton of flowery language. While it does not tell you directly how you’re supposed to feel, it is written in accessible language without obscure references.

Proof of Life had me laughing unexpectedly. I found myself rereading it and smiling to myself. It reminded me of the conversational poetry of Justin Grimbol in a way. I really like Justin Grimbol. This poem was the only one reminiscent of Grimbol though.

Despite its wordy title and having been completed over the course of 10 years, this book clocks in at a slight 68 pages. Don’t confuse brevity with value though. There are some real gems in this small volume. This verse from In a Time Lapse 2 is one of my favorites.

A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me. Big thanks to Wayne David Hubbard, Atmosphere Press, and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. You can pre-order Death Throes of the Broken Clockwork Universe on Amazon and read it beginning on October 8, 2022.

I really enjoyed this poetry collection. I especially enjoyed the fact that it was split into two separate parts each containing a different sort of theme to them. It was also easy and quick for me to read. My only complaint would be that some of the formatting was a bit wonky and sort of took me out of reading mode and into sort of editor mode. I definitely recommend this book to others though.