Memories is the third poetry compilation book written by Lang Leav. A bit different from her past two books, Memories presented with a gorgeous hardcover gift book, ribbon marker and cloth spine! This new gorgeous looking compilation form includes 35 new poems that have not been published anywhere; also featuring her hand-picked pieces from Lullabies and Love & Misadventure. The author's original arts are also presented in a different way - lovely four color illustrations.
Lang Leav always makes me drowning with her words and thoughts. Upon opening this book, I saw only me and my past experiences; it feels like reading them again and again with all the memories that we once had together. It really feels like someone actually wrote something for me; of what I really feel inside.
Aside from Lang Leav's words that are never fail to strike me, there are also some issues occur in the book.
Firstly, Lang Leav brought in along the poems from her other books. To me, this is unnecessary. She has 35 new poems and proses, why not just let it be a new book? She doesn't has to include her past write-ups just to make a thick book; which lead to the second issue.
The pricing. Personally, I think this book was a little overestimated and overpriced because of the success of her previous books. But, because of my deep feelings on - a great poet should not write just to succeed in marketing; I am honestly somehow in between joy and regret about purchasing the book.
Below, is one of my favorite from the 35 new poems.
The Rose
Have you ever loved a rose,
and watched her slowly bloom;
and as her petals would unfold,
you grew drunk on her perfume.
Have you ever seen her dance,
her leaves all wet with dew;
and quivered with a new romance,
the wind, he loved her too.
Have you ever longed for her,
on nights that go on and on;
for now, her face is all blur,
like a memory kept too long.
Have you ever loved a rose,
and bled against her thorns;
and swear each night to let her go,
then love her more by dawn.
p/s: My favorite is a little bit dirty, I know :p Until then, xoxo :)
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