I took a moment to read Across the Room by Shannon Sonnenberg-Pietila and honestly I was quite happy that I did. I am not usually a reader who is attracted to nor am I consumer of poetry, but for Across the Room I might change my views. Simply put the poems are deep, worthwhile, and poignant.
The title comes from the third poem in the book that might have been the one that hit me hardest. How many times have I seen that person who I wonder what they're thinking? Are they looking like I think they are? And worse is she looking back? How does that change my thoughts on my life? And that makes my thoughts go back to the first poem, the one that ends with the couple sitting on the couch, wondering who will push pause first.
I read another review that said that the poems lacked polish, but I liked that lack of polish. It provided a harsher more realistic view of life, love, and relationships. It makes me look forward to other poems that might be coming to see how the poet grows, changes, evolves, and develops.
I'm not by nature a love or poetry, but I loved this book.
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