The Miracle of You – A Poem from Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings and a Review by Fabian Bats

My dear readers,

I wish you a wonderful weekend.

Below is the opening poem from one of my #1 Amazon bestsellers, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writing, and a review by Fabian Bats that, in the beginning, refers to The Miracle of You. Fabian got it!

The Miracle of You

the moon’s right-hand
pours soul into my flesh
pigeons’ wings bring scents of lilac blooms
the air gets drunk with poetry
statuary women of the water
flaunt their hair

within the loneliness of you
my heart
rotates five equinoxes on a wooden spindle
your eyes pour flesh into my soul
my body germinates the sounds of growing leaves
I wash my hands into the waters of Guadalquivir
in the scented night of those who never sleep
I say
I love you
and in one single breath
our wedding is transformed
in an enraptured death

Review by FABIAN_BATS — Passions: Love Poems and Other …

Post by FABIAN_BATS » 05 May 2020, 19:05

[Following is a volunteer review of “Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings” by Gabriela Marie Milton.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton is a book of 126 poems; 84 love poems, 6 Italian, and 36 others. In the foreword, the author was praised for her ability to pour out passion, from within her creative mind, into her poetry, and this raised my expectations for deep and insightful poems significantly. The author makes good use of the acknowledgments section, by communicating with the reader, which I liked. There is also a responsive table of contents at the start of the book that allows the reader to resume reading with ease.

As the title indicates, love is an overriding theme in this collection of poems, and the book is opened with one of such. The first poem is my favorite in the book; it took a few re-reads to grasp, but when I did, I instantly thought to myself “Genius!”.

After my first read, I had no clue what I had just read, “what is the link between the title and the poem?”, I thought, racking my head and moving on to the next poem, hoping for less murky waters to swim in -at the start of the book, it is humorous, I know. However, when I came back to read it again, and started seeing links, I felt butterflies, I marveled at the beauty of the words chosen and how a particular figure of speech was used here or there, and when the stars aligned in my mind, I saw clearly that the author was referring to the night of a honeymoon (it could mean a host of other things to other readers, simply because poetry is art). From this point onward, it was difficult to put the book down.

Geographical locations are referred to in metaphors and other figures of speech. Landmarks in Spain are mentioned several times in the book, and Spanish history is also referenced. A few other landmarks are also referenced; hence prior knowledge of Geography would make the poems all the more enjoyable.

The Italian translations section also has the English text placed by the side. The poems in Italian were very similar to the poems in the previous chapters, that were centered on love, however, one of the best poems in the book, in my opinion, was in that section, “Languor of love/Languore”. The final section in the book, “Prose poems and flash fiction”, had more understandable content, and two of my favorites from it were “Art” and “Thoughts”. They were written simply and beautifully.

I liked the wordplay very much, the figurative expressions were so well fused, that a wandering mind would be unable to grasp. This book is an advanced work of poetry, with complex rhyming schemes that change per chapter. It must be read with maximum concentration. This is a book of poems so I would recommend this book to those who like poetry, especially the romantic genre, and have at least beginner-level experience in poetry (like myself), also those who want to delve into poetry for the first time, can give it an attempt at their own risk.

The book has no profane language and mild sensual content, which could easily grow within one’s mind whilst reading. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, for being professionally edited, conveying a series of beautiful messages powerfully, and being a one of a kind book in its genre.

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My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

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“With lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela Marie Milton. evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion.”
Christina Schwartz

Edited Collections:
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Hidden in Childhood (Literary Revelations)
#1 Amazon bestseller,Petals of Haiku (Literary Revelations)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (EIF)

Art Reveal for Literary Revelations’ Upcoming Book: Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku

Literary Revelations Publishing House is ecstatic to reveal the art cover for our upcoming book “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku.” The cover, painted by award-winning Japanese painter Hikari is a stunning masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of Japanese art with its captivating design. The delicate brush strokes and harmonious color palette set the tone for what promises to be a truly enchanting collection of haiku. We will offer you an anthology in which each haiku is a true poetic gem, revealing all readers a glimpse into moments of beauty amid our busy lives.

Hikari’s art has only heightened our excitement for the release of “Tranquility,” and we are eagerly counting down the days until we can hold this exquisite book in our hands.

Please remember that we will also include in our book Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku four splendid artistic photographs that are the work of Japanese award-winning artistic photographer Naoki Kimura. Only one will be revealed here.

Reminders:

With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist Hikari, and with artistic photos by award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our upcoming book, Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. Email five haiku(s) at literaryrevelations@pm.me and label your submission 5 Haiku.

Submission closes February 28.

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Thank you to juan re crivello for interviewing me. The interview was published in LatinosUSA —English edition

My dear followers,

Good morning/good evening. Below is an interview conducted by juan re crivello and published in LatinosUSA —English edition. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for reading.

Gabriela Marie Milton: «So here I am, armed with enthusiasm, ready to help everyone around me sparkle like diamonds in the sun».

I always ask our interviewee to tell us about an establishment (cafeteria or bar) that she likes in the city where she lives.

Gabriela Marie Milton

Ah, my favorite bar in the city? Well, here’s the twist: I don’t like any bars! I’m more of a “no-go-to-bars” kind of person. Give me a terrace in Europe any day—especially in Greece! Picture this: sitting by the sparkling water, drinking delightful Greek coffee while pretending to be a local. Who needs dimly lit bars with loud music when you can bask in the sun and watch the waves?

Gabriela and I founded one of the first Masticadores. Her work, determination and good work allowed MasticadoresUSA to pave the way for publishing many writers from that country. Later we founded seven other Masticadores in that language. That is why this interview is to show her current work and profession.

J. Re Crivello: Thank you for speaking to us, Gabriela. We will begin by talking about your professional career. (Here you should explain your current profession and how it came about. Maximum 10 lines.)

Gabriela Marie Milton:

Thank you for interviewing me Juan and thank you for giving me the chance to work with you. I’m a university professor by day, trying to make sense of the world’s mysteries. When the sun sets, I transform into a writer of poetry and fiction. I moonlight as Shakespeare’s long-lost cousin (though he never did return my calls). I’m also a publisher. Not just an editor who sips coffee and critiques your comma placement—I’m the whole package. I am the owner of Literary Revelations Publishing House. Vita Brevis Press published my two poetry books that have become bestsellers; four years ago they were like the popular kids in school that everyone wants to hang out with.

I owe my passion for science to my father and my love for poetry to my mother (who always said life is just one big sonnet waiting to be written). I owe my parents and my artist friends the world.

J. Re crivello: You have been working with writers for years (in addition to being a writer yourself). Could you explain your work and your commitment in this regard?

Gabriela Marie Milton:

Well, let’s just say it’s not exactly a commitment. Picture this: Arthur Rimbault once said, “I is another….I make a stroke with the bow: the symphony begins in the depths, or springs with a bound onto the stage.”

Some days I feel like I’m juggling multiple personalities in the grand circus of creativity. One moment I’m deep in thought, and the next I’m watching my ideas falling on paper, so to speak.

My symphony begins from the depths of my imagination or springs forth onto the paper like an over-caffeinated kangaroo.

I love poets. I love artists. It’s about love not commitment.

J. Re crivello: What is your daily routine like?

Gabriela Marie Milton:

Work, Work. Work. Spending time with my family and meditating.

J. Re crivello: How has your profession evolved? What are the main problems you face today?

Gabriela Marie Milton:

There are lots of problems in the US academia today. I prefer not to talk about it. As an author and a publisher, I think the most stringent problem is marketing. How to get my writing, the writings of those who I publish, and the art of those who I love, in the spotlight?

So here I am, armed with enthusiasm, ready to help everyone around me sparkle like diamonds in the sun. When we all shine together, the entire universe shines. It’s way better than being the only glittering star in a small room.

J. Re crivello: Masticadores is a website that tries to reach different readers in various countries and different languages. Of the books you have read, which one do you recommend?

Gabriela Marie Milton:

My favorite poet is Arthur Rimbaud; his experimental style, his innovative work if one can take its jarring juxtapositions. No sweets spread on the table. A deliberate approach that breaks away from traditional conventions of form, structure, and language usage, to explore new ways of expressing ideas and emotions, pushing the boundaries of what is considered «poetry.” The Guardian published an article entitled “Rimbaud was no genius.” Haha! An English publication vs. a very young French poet at the time when he wrote. Rivalries. Everyone knows that. But again, do not read him if you think poetry should always taste like fruit cake.

J. Re crivello: What are your future projects? Do you plan to continue developing your work as an editor? You use a social network to publish your content. Can you tell us about this experience?

Gabriela Marie Milton:

I plan to develop my skills as an editor and publisher. I plan to make poets and artists shine to the best of my capabilities. I plan to give as much beauty as I can to the world.

Literary Revelations will publish at the end of March a new poetry book entitled “Tranquilly: An Anthology of Haiku” with a cover and artistic photographs by two award-winning Japanese artists, whose work I love immensely…

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

A Wednesday Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton & Congratulations to all Nominees & Winners at Spillwords 2025

Happy Wednesday my dear followers! A poem for today.

The sky opens. The child continues to sleep, the moon tightly squeezed between his little fingers. In the #bathtub roses, and the aroma of sandalwood invert their positions. I took too many sleeping pills.

I fell into the exaltation of my own double. Grabbed by the claws of a bird the loneliness spams. A conch shell releases your voice. Stars and sea salt. My last I love you.

Congratulations to everyone who came on top at Spillwords this year! Click on the picture to see the nominees and the winners.

Reminder:

Literary Revelations invites you to unleash your poetic prowess and be part of our upcoming poetry collection entitled Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist Hikari, and with artistic photos by award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our anthology.

Submit 5 haiku (s) at literaryrevelations@pm.me
Label your submission: 5 Haiku
Submissions close on February 28.

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

A poem from my book Woman: Splendor and Sorrow

A nude silence wraps around my lips.The hour to get drunk on love has come.
I touch your skin and another you is born.
Birds invade the sky.
A labyrinth of candles floods the streets.
A white thread ties my blood vessels at the exact moment
when a religious procession walks by.

Love…

Submit 5 haiku (s) at literaryrevelations@pm.me
Label your submission: 5 Haiku
Submissions close on February 28.

Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton & some updates

Reminder: My dear followers,

Please do not forget that Literary Revelations is receiving now submissions for our upcoming book Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku.

Literary Revelations invites you to unleash your poetic prowess and be part of our upcoming poetry collection entitled Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist Hikari, and with artistic photos by award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our anthology.

Please email 5(five) Haiku(s) at literaryrevelations@pm.me and title your submission 5 Haiku (no plural). Please note that any other title will land your submission in the wrong email folder, and your submission will not be read.

Submit your name and your haiku(s) in the body of the email. No attachments will be open. No need to submit a bio.

Featured image: Gabriela Marie Milton, Portugal, 2022

Thank you. Have a beautiful weekend.

Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku – Call for Submissions – [first posted in Literary Revelations]

Dear Followers,

Literary Revelations invites you to unleash your poetic prowess and be part of our upcoming poetry collection entitled Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist, Hikari, and artistic photos by award-wining Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our anthology.

The featured image is a piece of art by Hikari. used here as a placeholder, until Hikari finishes the new art for the cover.

Guidelines for Submission

Email 5 Haiku at literaryrevelations@pm.me and title your submission 5 HAIKU (no plural). Please note that any other title will land your submission in the wrong email folder, and your submission will not be read.

Submit your name and your haiku in the body of the email. No attachments will be open. No need to submit a bio.

By submitting to Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku you, as a contributor, affirm that you own the rights to your pieces submitted and/or accepted for publication by Literary Revelations LLC and give Literary Revelations LLC permission to publish your work.

You attest that you are 18 years or older.

If you commit plagiarism Literary Revelations LLC is discharged from any liabilities.

You retain the right to your work. Literary Revelations LLC retains the right to the anthology, and it remains its exclusive publisher in perpetuity.

Submissions accepted for the anthology may be used by Literary Revelations LLC in whole or in part to promote the anthology. Writers and artists will be appropriately credited in all promotional materials.

Read the About section before submitting on our website. You will find the Terms and Conditions under which we operate there.

Visit Literary Revelations Here.

Submissions will close on February 28, 2025. We will let you know when the book will be publish.

Thank you for considering submitting to our anthology.

Between two ads – will you tell me which one you prefer?

May dear friends,

First, I want to thank you for your support an kindness. Literary Revelations‘ newest publication Full Moon Confessions is still #1 Top Release in the US and Japan after 4 days from its launch.

It’s a beautiful poetry book. Every verse is engraved into my soul. Thank you to those of you who bought the book. In case some of you still want to check it out please see below:

Anyways, the topic of today is ads. I created several ads by myself and last night I created one using AI. I would like to know which one you prefer.

The fist is done by me with no AI
The second is done by me using AI

So 1 or 2? Please let me know if you can. Thank you!

Petals of Haiku becomes #1 bestseller in Japan: Categories Haiku & Japanese Poetry and Poetry Anthologies

I am dreaming. Do not wake me up. Petals of Haiku becomes #1 bestseller in Japan: Categories Haiku & Japanese Poetry, and Poetry Anthologies. Thank you to Hikary and Naoki Kimura. Thank you to everyone in Japan who bought the book. I am in heaven again.

Check the book out here:

Thank you everyone! Have a great week.

Gabriela Marie Milton
2022 Pushcart Prize Nominee
Publisher, Editor, Award Winning & #1 Amazon Bestselling Author

Greenlandos by Virginia Witch [Literary Revelations, 2024] is now #1 in Hot New Releases in the US [Children’s General Humor]

Literary Revelations is thrilled to let you know that on the day of the launch Greenlandos by Virginia Witch reached #1 Amazon place in Canada and the US.

Thank you for your help and support.