Nita McGrew Reviews

Added August 14, 2004

Bittersweet

Author: Nita McGrew
Publisher: Nita McGrew
Available At: http://cafeshops.com/nitamcgrew
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Nonfiction: Poetry
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $15.99
Author Email/Website: www.nitamcgrew.com
Reviewer: Patti Fleishman

Nita McGrew has written a collection of poetry that will stir your senses and cause such powerful emotions - there is no way you can possibly stop the deluge of thoughts that are filled with hope, love, triumph, and understanding, More importantly, though, her words will move you like no others.

Poetry is a beautiful and often misunderstood art form. What Ms. McGrew has painted is a gift, a touching memento which displays several years of her life. She's unraveled the many layers that were kept deep inside and opened them so that we might see - might truly feel the wealth of poignant and sentimental verse that's been her mystery.

Ms. McGrew has maintained a semblance of poetic order throughout her novel. Bittersweet is managed within four parts. Part One touches upon some of the finer spiritual moments. It's in this section where a very touching tribute to one of the most horrible days in recent history is housed - FALLING TOWERS. SPIRIT is one of the most breathtaking poems I've encountered. It brought to my mind a very sad day in my own life, yet this poem speaks of joy, of discovery, of the life that we all need to live...with love.

The beauty of poetry is that you can adjust the author s feelings and bring them into your heart as your own. It doesn't matter that you might use Ms. McGrew's words in a different light. What does matter, though, is that they brought emotion to you......hat they made you stop and think...that her words touched you in some way. That is the mark of a magnificent poetess.

Part Two is entitled Refrigerator Poetry. These are tiny hugs, sweet little kisses, a delicious slice of life cut into wedges.

In Part Three, I met THE PRECIOUS STRANGER. I have seen this little one, I have held her hand and walked with her down the road. She's smiled at me and filled my heart with tenderness. I want her in my life for always. AND THEN SOME was a most private poem - I almost felt as if I was witness to a secret thought about a lover. Its a thought I've felt myself - have wanted to feel for always.

GYPSY reminds us all that we are merely little specks, that we're just a tiny piece of this world. It's quite humbling, to be honest - it puts us right in our place.

Part Four is given the title of JOURNAL ENTRIES. What is written are small essays about love, despair, about beautiful butterflies that can carry our words to those we long to be with.

Bittersweet ends on an endearing thought:

"Wherever there is the majick
Of giving
There you will find my plea."

Please make sure you reach out for the butterfly as it finds its way to you...for it is through the whisper of its breeze as it gently dances to your opened hand...that you'll hear the breathy words of Bittersweet.

It has been my pleasure to share with you the words of Nita McGrew. It is my hope that you will take the time to seek out this wondrous author and allow her into your heart. Her presence is a most welcome one.

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