“I Only Hope My Voice Doesn’t Skip” by Alicia Cook
I finished reading this one today and thought I’d share. This author is a little different than what I normally read when it comes to poetry. I’m not saying they’re bad, don’t get me wrong. The poetry was just a little different and not what I was use to. I think my favorite was on page 107/108. I’d recommend this poetry for adults only (there is a poem in this book that does come with a trigger warning).
Synopsis: Bestselling writer and activist Alicia Cook returns with I Hope My Voice Doesn’t Skip, a collection of poetry, prose, and song. The follow-up to Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately contains anthem-like poems about relationships, mental health, current social issues, and learning from loss, with the promise that recovery is possible.
The reader’s experience with this unique collection is lifted from the page as Cook has collaborated with a number of up and coming musicians to transform some of her poetry into song. Like her debut book, this one is divided into two parts. Modeled after a vinyl record this time, the collection is separated into the EP record, holding Cook’s shorter poetry, and the LP record, holding Cook’s longer poetry, prose, and songwriting. Together, they form an inspiring collection for all those recovering from something.