Echoes Lost in Stars: Poems

Echoes Lost in Stars by PS Conway is a poetic journey that explores the human experience through its connections with nature, mythology, and love. The poetry collection is imbued with captivating imagery that appeals to the senses and insightful lines illuminating readers' imaginations. This profound, powerful, and extensive collection of poems is uncannily precise and beautifully tuned. It is also direct and infused with metaphorical language, giving it a universal appeal. The imagery is striking, exciting readers in unspeakable ways. In ''Earthen Trails,'' Conway uses sensory details like the ''scent of pine shadows'' and ''worries of life long gone'' to evoke a sense of tranquility. The thematic development is top-notch, and the collection explores both human and metaphysical themes, establishing a movement from the observations of natural phenomena to the rhythms of the poet’s heart and the climates of the human soul. This searching work discusses nature, the connection with the universe, love and loss, and the finer threads that bind one soul to another. The book's exploration of love is multifaceted, ranging from romantic encounters to unrequited passions.

The book's use of mythology and symbolism is another notable aspect of Conway’s poetry. Conway draws on Irish mythology and biblical references to create a rich web of symbolism (''More words penned by men often pretend / to understand the mind of god.'') Listen to these lines, rich in poetic imagery and symbolism. In “May,” the poet writes: “The wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails / and the moon walks.” In “Daedalus Bereft,” he advises: “To be present in this moment... hear the Teacher... honor Her with blackberries... listen to cardinals chirp...” Echoes Lost in Stars is uniquely beautiful, and Conway’s creativity, compelling voice, and ability to craft lines that seed in readers' hearts are astonishing. I am happy I picked this collection. It is simply gorgeous and captivating.