lost in the wilderness of her soulhe found himself a home…In this collection of poetic encounters, A.M. Johnson opens her journals to readers for the first time. An exhibition of the human spirit, Chaos and Bloom is an exploration of love and life, and how at times, even when drowning, the heart still beats.
5 PERFECTION STARS FOR CHAOS AND BLOOM!! I found a gem in this book!! This author is so talented, she has given us beautiful perfect words in a book of poems. A.M. Johnson pours her beautiful words on these pages for us readers to enjoy and touch our hearts. If you enjoy poems this book is for you.
Wow. This collection of poems by AM Johnson was so incredibly moving and sincere. The emotions are raw and the words will touch your soul. Nothing is held back and readers are given an intimate look into the heart and mind of the author. I especially enjoyed the pieces in the Bloom chapter, specifically #54, #59, #60, and #64.
you loved me
and I took it
knowing
your heart was a liar
and mine
an empty page
needy for your words
#45 in the Chaos chapter also stands out to me for its heartbreakingly beautiful honesty. AM Johnson is able to convey so much in just a few words. So much joy. So much pain. So much truth. Her words resonated within me and struck a chord so deep. It’s difficult to even put into words how these poems affected me. At times it felt like the words were being ripped from my own heart and mind.
Poetry is so deeply personal and though readers may not relate to every single piece, they will certainly recognize the beauty and honesty of AM Johnson’s words. You definitely don’t want to miss this incredible collection!
Chaos and Bloom is such an apt title for the beautiful bearing of a gorgeous soul. A.M. Johnson has shared with us the raw, dark, doubtful, and angsty places that dwell within her being. She also shows us the buffed and luminous being she has become. We get to glimpse the building of the strong, honest,work of art she has painstakingly constructed through tears, labor, and love.
From the turmoil of a tumultuous upbringing to the life of love and consistency she has found in her present life, A.M. Johnson has exposed her most vulnerable places and verbally displayed the battle she has faced to become the fierce individual she is today.
I found myself immersed in the words and images they brought to mind. The feelings expressed in the poems and successive short stories included at the end of the book are recognizable and relatable to most individuals. However the individuality of circumstances cannot be denied.
This collection of poems and shorts is both eye-opening and soul-cleansing. It is a book meant to commiserate and inspire when tough times fall. A.M. Johnson’s honesty and sincerity is a strength that makes her writing refreshing, essential and extraordinary.
I was so moved by this glimpse into the heart and soul of Ms. Johnson. I really enjoyed reading this poignant chronicling of a soul as it gives birth, grows, stumbles, and springs back to bloom into something so beautiful and powerful. She shared such intimacy with us in this collection. It touched my heart to really feel her passion, heartbreak, and joy. This is an exquisite book for old and new lovers of poetry!