In Tracey Sivek's newest, and what I consider the best collection thus far, of poetry, we hear a voice that has grown and aged like a fine vintage wine.
Soft, delicate, and beautiful in its scope and wisdom. As I have known the author for many a year and viewed this transition to where we currently stand.
And one of the things I do admire is viewing an author not caught up within a lit-scene, high school-esque mentality.
As to create art for the sake of art is how it should be, and also the best compliment I can give any writer is when I read Tracey's work, I cannot compare it to anyone else's.
As in this collection, the work has a much softer edge that has not sacrificed anything, yet is a far less cynical voice when compared to her first outing in the collection *Zero Evidence of Life*.
And in her remaining outside of a scene, there is purity in the sense this collection follows no set-in-stone rules.
As the lines breathe a life of their own within tender writes such as:
“At The Edge Of Our Eden”
No one can touch us here
not one judgement pierces
the love based
on the truth of stars
a place where we feed off energy
that no one can fathom
“Truth”
What I have always admired in any writer is a desire to keep their voice intact beyond the nonsense of workshops. I have witnessed this writer's voice change through the years, and within this collection I read lines that have truly been lived, as life is the best workshop anyone could ever need.
As the poems flow effortlessly, connecting like music speaking directly to the soul. No pretentious undertones, just art crafted exceptionally well.
*For the Love Of Lily* is available through Amazon if you care to pick up a copy for yourself. Poetry is a view within the soul of the writer, and as I read this collection I am deeply impressed and intrigued with what lies within the future.
I highly recommend this collection. Bravo to the author. You have truly outdone yourself by creating art for the sake of leaving something beautiful behind. And in regards to that statement, you have accomplished that goal seemingly effortlessly.
For The Love Of Lily is a book that is a welcome addition to any lover of poetry's library. Pick up a copy and escape into the mind of this author to reward yourself. I promise you won't regret it.
John Patrick Robbins
Editor-in-Chief of The Rye Whiskey Review.
