The Sylvia Plath in Me

"Autumn is for poets, as nighttime is for the lonely."

I've only read a few of Sylvia Plath's poems over the years and I starkly remember that Plath's poetry was rather depressing and difficult for me to read. So, I anticipated this collection, which is an ode to Plath, to follow the same vein of darker poems and I was correct to assume such.

Poetry is incredibly emotional to both read and write, so I generally try to read collections that focus on showing the light through the darkness, or attempt to capture the beauty of nature in unique and memorable ways. This collection, therefore, was a bit out of my comfort zone with its deeply introspective thoughts on pain, depression, and struggling to be loved. I often finished the poems wishing there was a light to counteract the dark thoughts, but this is not that type of collection; though I did enjoy the few poems towards the end where there was a slight perspective change.

I've read Madelyn Fischer's poetry before and I have to say, I prefer her first collection, Thoughts in Water, Feelings on Sand, just because it fit my preference for poetry better. However, if you're a fan of Plath and relish the more introspective thoughts, this collection might be something for you.

No vulgar content in the poems and only a couple of minor curse words used.