
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: | Love Poems and Poetic Prose in Manhattan Book Review
In Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose, Gabriela Milton, presents an assorted collection that’s intended to invigorate the soul and speak to the depths of human understanding. She delineates her views on feminism, misogyny, passion, hate, spirituality, winning, and losing; while the most salient topic is love…
Milton’s poetic artistry is bold and beautiful, deep and confounding. It’s laced with gorgeous symbolism and imagery. For example, in “Love Numbers”, she writes, “We laid in the grass, shadows of poppies playing on our faces with the same rhythmicity of the waves on tranquil days.” In “Who Am I”, she notes, “I delight in the waves like a gazelle in the grasslands” and later states, “My mind spreads its wings.” Due to her gift in this area, college literature professors may find her work worthy of analysis and use. It is rich with an assortment of literary greats: personification; simile; and metaphor, just to name a few…
Overall, this collection is noteworthy in its uniqueness and eloquence. Many will likely savor the journey it invites them to travel and will gain insight into the powerful impact of poetry and prose on its connoisseurs.
Reviewed By: Jennifer Padgett
You can read the entire review HERE.
Holding Your Hand – poem included in Woman: Splendor and Sorrow
I walk through the future holding your hand
Barefoot I pray to a God whose name I don’t know
The rain washes our hearts engraved in the wood
The child is the flower of tears and of sweet blood
It’s not love that we want
It’s the resurrection of dead
The breaths that the sea kills with her looks
Your hands and the sin we will never commit
The room that we rented is empty and cold
You know that I came
You feel that I left
I hear your voice
Black coffee waits for the sunrise of us
And the future runs in the past
You can get my book Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: | Love Poems and Poetic Prose on Amazon
Updates
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@Gabriela Marie Milton
Loved the poem dear💖.
Thank you my dear. It means a lot to me you think so.
Sending love.
xoxo
You’re always welcome. Love to you too 💞.
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Excellent review. Congratulations, Gabriela.
Thank you so much Timothy. Big hugs to everyone. Especially to the cats.
xoxo
The cats are happy. It was 25ºF this morning outside and 58ºF in the house when I got up. Sasha did not sleep on me last night. When I went to to kitchen she was on the counter. We had left the space heater on low under the counter so she had a nice warm spot without having to deal with the other cats.
Good Lord, 58 in the house. Timothy, anything lower that 75 is “freezing” for me. I am glad the space heater was on.
Have a wonderful evening everyone.
xoxo
We like it cool to sleep. We can’t sleep at 75. In the summer we cool the bedroom to between 65 and 68 before going to bed.
Oh, no, 65… I know lots of people like cold. Actually I think I am the only one on earth who think 75 is freezing 🙂 See, there is something unique about me… lol
I keep the office at 74 in the main area. Some people are a bit warm, others are wearing sweaters. Everyone is different. You are unique
So are you!
I understand I am also having problems. That is such an incredible poem shared. Your poetry is like great music compositions, they will never age or cease to insight the wonders of the reader as they travel along beside you in both your volumes. Have a blessed day dearest Button. ❤️🤗
I am sorry you are having problems too honeybun.
Thank you for your wonderful words about my poetry. I am deeply grateful to you for your support.
Sending love, hugs, and blessings.
xoxo..
You are so welcome and the words so deserving. I don’t know what is happening in WordPress but people are very understanding.
Thank you for the love, hugs and blessings too. Sending more your way. Love ❤️ honeybun 🤗💕🥰😘🌹
Thank you so much honeybun 🙏🌸🌹❤️🌺
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How lovely 🥰
And #3 is a bummer 😣
-David
Thank you Dave. Yes, it’s a real bummer.
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What a glowing review! Hearty Congratulations on publishing such a well-noted, well appreciated work! The poem you’ve shared here is beyond exquisite! It’s splendid! 💖
I am deeply humbled by your words my dear. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sending hugs.
Oui, c’est très beau, merci beaucoup, et encore bravo, je suis contente pour vous / Yes, it’s very beautiful, thank you very much, and again well done, I’m happy for you
Louise, je te remercie beaucoup de ces bons mots. Un gros bisou.
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Gabriela
Congratulations! Very nice review.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
A wonderful review for a wonderful poet!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
What a beautiful review 🧡🧡🧡 You rightly deserve every single appreciation dear Gabriela.👏👏👏 We love you and your words. ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful words. You are so dear to me and I am so lucky to have your support.
Sending big hugs.
xoxo
Absolutely lovely poetry dear word weaver! ❤️🌸
Thank you so much Rene. Love and hugs to you hon 🌺🌸❤️
Back to you ten fold! xoxoxo
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Many congratulations Gabriela…excellent review….amazing poem…
Thank you so much Navin.
Lots of hugs to you.
You’re welcome, dear Gabriela…lots of love & hugs…
What a fantastic review! Gabriela, this is one of my favourites from this collection! 🌷❤️🤗
Punam, my dear, thank you so much for your kind comment. It means a lot to me 🙏🌹🌸❤️
You are so welcome, my dear. 🤗❤️🌷
xoxo
You are so welcome, my dear. ❤️🤗🌷
Congratulations on another revealing and in-depth review ! <3
Jaya, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Did you make your site private? I am having trouble getting to it.
Great for you.
Thank you 🌸
🌸🌸🌸YOU are very graciously welcome.🌸🌸🌸
A beautiful review, and stunning poem; the last line of which is pure magic, just like you, dearest Gabriela. I love this poem. xoxoxo
Jeff, your comment is so beautiful. I am humbled by your words. You are such a wonderful friend. Thank you 🙏🌸❤️🌹
It’s always my pleasure to read you, my dear friend. You’re welcome. Always. ❤️🌺🌷🙏
It’s always a pleasure to read you too Jeff. Thank you again 🌸🥰🌹
Thanks for sharing this. Congratulations 👏
Thank you so much 🙏🌸🌹❤️
“You know that I came
You feel that I left
I hear your voice
Black coffee waits for the sunrise of us
And the future runs in the past”
Like a familiar sceptre haunting almost awake thoughts. Gabriela the sensations just leap off the page to my skin. Tingling!
Gina, thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading and commenting. You are wonderful. Have a fabulous rest of the week, my dear.
xoxo
My pleasure dear. Take care ❤
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Great review. Well deserved. You are wonderfully priceless. ❤️
Oh, thank you hon. So are you 🙏🌹❤️🌸🌺
I like his poetry. Great reviews. I’d love to read the book. But I’m too far here hehe.
Thank you for your kind comment. The poetry is mine. My name is Gabriela. I am a woman and I am the author. There is no “he/his”.
Oh I’m really sorry Gabriela. My English is very bad. I’m from Indonesia 🙏
No problem. Your English is not bad. It may be that the recognition of names is more difficult for you. In time you will get used to.
Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you for stopping by.
xoxo
Thank you good friend. 😊
My pleasure 🌺🌸
Noteworthy in its uniqueness and eloquence, can’t agree more. Beautiful, Gab.
Thank you so much hon. Love you. Let me know what the scan showed when you get a chance.
xoxo
Will do when she has it done. Hugs.
Hugs to you back hon. Have a beautiful weekend.
You too, hon.
Congrats! great review! 💙🔆📚
Thank you so much Victoria and thank you for your help and generosity. It means the world to me.
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Beautiful cover!
Thank you so much!
Button good morning. I just wanted to make sure you intended to not open your beautiful new review for comments. Sending you a big congratulations on an amazingly lovely review. Sending you my love and prayers. Love, honeybun 💕🤗❤️🎈🙏
Good morning honeybun and thank you for your kindness. You are an angel indeed. I am grateful to all my followers for their comments and support but I am going through some difficult time and for the moment I think it’s better to have the comments closed. Love you honeybun. Enjoy your Sunday ❤️🤗❤️
I understand completely. I just wanted you to know, in case that was not your intent. Your followers know how much you appreciate them. Everyone also understands that you are juggling a tremendous amount of work. Love to you beautiful Button. Sending prayers up. Be safe. ❤️🤗❤️
Thank you so much hon 🙏🌸🥰🌹❤️🤗
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What a beautiful review so well deserved my friend! I do agree with every word and every stanza that is undeniable with love, truth and support. Missed this one but so happy to have found. Happy Sunday Gabriella! 💖💖
Cindy, my dear sorry for missing this comment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart my beautiful friend. I cherish every word you wrote.
Sending plenty of love and hugs your way.
xoxoxo.
Great story 🤝
Excellent poem ❤️
Thank you 🌹
Beautiful and poignant, Gabriella! <3
Thank you so much Cheryl. I really appreciate your beautiful words. I hope everything is ok with you ❤️🌹
Lovely poem with having a secret and stunning meanings for an emotional heart,dear G!! Gorgeous post👌
Thank you Aruna.
Most welcome,dear G!!🌻🌺🌼
Beautiful! 🌸🤩
Thank you Srishti.
xoxo
Welcome 😊