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Muhammad Naeem Irshad

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025

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Maggie Hawkins’s Moody Black Chick has in its raw and soulful poetry an authentic concern for love, heartbreak and resilience.

Synopsis

From the writer of the paranormal thriller Hallowed Ground comes a collection of poetry that takes you on an inimitable journey through sin, salvation, pain, bliss, love, and heartbreak. Moody Black Chick aims to celebrate all of the emotions that make us the wonderfully complex creations that we are as we witness the evolution of the human soul.

Maggie Hawkins, Moody Black Chick In her poetry collection, Maggie Hawkins invites readers to celebrate the intricacies and nuance of human emotion through the lens of femininity. Famed for her talent in the paranormal thriller genre, in this collection, Hawkins explores the raw and vulnerable parts of herself, paving a path for readers to be led through a tour of love, heartbreak, resilience, and healing behind closed doors.This poetry is raw but refined, rich in emotion and color. To combat and transmute that fear, Hawkins takes you on a deeply personal and universal journey that resonates with anyone who has faced the challenges and joys that life presents you. Threads of vulnerability, empowerment, and healing run rife throughout, making this volume more than just poetry; it is a reflection of the human soul.Source.One such piece, I Had an Affection,starts as a story of romance and veers into a postmodern indictment of the transitory nature of 21st-century relationships. Another gem, This Could Be the Very Thing That Closes Us, subtly weaves humor and gravity in its exploration of how small moments can come to define relationships. It’s an impressive feat that reflects Hawkins’ language and storytelling expertise and finds a way to draw on empathy and self-reflection.The collection is praised everywhere for its authenticity and emotional resonance. Each poem appears carefully constructed, but there’s a spontaneity in her voice that pulls readers into her universe. The refinedly coherent presentation, the absence of any distractions, heightens the reading experience.Moody Black Chick speaks to Maggie Hawkins’ ability as a writer and her depth of understanding of the human condition. Whether you already adore poetry or are discovering it for the first time, this book is beautiful, heartwarming, and unforgettable. It’s a read for anyone in search of words that speak to the heart of the heart’s most profound truths.


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I am Muhammad Naeem Irshad. I read books for a living, of a variety of genres, and I do it with a critical eye. Books are my bridge to the world, and I cherish the connection of narratives that inspire me, challenge me and speak to me.

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