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A review by abetterjulie
Louder Than Hearts: Poems by Zeina Hashem Beck
4.0
I first read Beck's work in her winning chapbook, 3arabi Song. Some of the poems from that chapbook are in this longer collection, and they were wonderful to read again.
There is much beyond my knowledge and experience here, but the magic of poetry - of languages shared, is that it bridges us by emotions and the music of the sounds. You'll need the glossary. You'll need to go a little slower and listen for the tastes and smells that are new to you. It's like stepping into a stranger's home, and feeling a little awkward until you see that they also have a record you love or a book you've worn to tatters, and then you can start the conversation over and relax.
There is much beyond my knowledge and experience here, but the magic of poetry - of languages shared, is that it bridges us by emotions and the music of the sounds. You'll need the glossary. You'll need to go a little slower and listen for the tastes and smells that are new to you. It's like stepping into a stranger's home, and feeling a little awkward until you see that they also have a record you love or a book you've worn to tatters, and then you can start the conversation over and relax.