"Dark Whispers of the portrait" by Alex Mylonas is a collection of poetry that contains relatable stories and sensory experiences that lovers of poetry will adore.

The first person texts are split up into five chapters, with thematic poems within each.

Part one is titled "If you're ready to meet your nightmares." It is an introduction to the realm of emotions and fantasy coming in the following pages.

From,"The Portrait"

A desperate wind force me to flee

I abandon my duties, I forsake my home

A lullaby in red danger

Part two is called, "If you're feeling sad today. This is not an uplifting section of cheerful whimsy, but rather dark and macabre depression. A trigger warning is noted before the poems begin, with a note of hope.

Sensuous phrases fill the poems.

From "D."

Dirty words and clean minds

The magic spell will affect me no more

Sweet is the hope that I felt

The bitter truth is sleeping

Part three is, "If the world is unfair." This entire section reads like a war cry, with the narrator fighting against classic enemies and emotions.

From, "Ahoy!"

The reciprocity of my true self is killed

Invading my thoughts I found

fragments of insanity

The virus is creeping inside

Part four is "If an epic tale is what you seek." It follows the theme of the previous chapter, and furthers it. This section takes the reader on a journey with knights, queens, warriors, and medieval kingdoms.

From "Force"

Freedom in my heart

I obey my command

And I seek the dark

The blade shall return to those who need it

The fifth and final chapter is called "If all you want is love." It begins with the thrilling poem, "Dance," a story of love and love lost within the rush of mystery.

Some of these poems are filled with foreboding.

From "Mask"

I married death

I walk in the land of decay

Ann oracle in the dark

First person narration throughout allows the reader to feel more distinctly aligned with the words. I found some grammatical and spelling errors that I usually overlook in poetry, and they did not adversely affect my enjoyment of this book.

"Dark Whispers of the Portrait" is a poetry collection exploring themes from grim love to facetious death. It is relatable and tangible. An eloquent read for lovers of dark poetry.