Collection of 20 dark, erotic poems. Editor’s Note These poems read like meditations, examining the same subject over and over from different angles in a search for understanding. The relationship between Man and Woman, the dichotomy between creation and destruction, the fine line between pleasure and pain, the interplay of submission and domination – all of these dualistic themes are woven into … dualistic themes are woven into these poems with exceptional poignance. These pieces hit something meaty and visceral, and feel almost mythical in their descriptions of a timeless human dance. We find in these poems familiar fears, urges, and passions – even ones about which we would normally not dare to speak. These poems breathe freedom into the human experience and remind the reader that they are part of an eternal story, a mystical juxtaposition of opposites whose tension and electricity echoes through the ages. Almost every poem left me thinking about one or more lines long after I finished reading it – a hallmark of well-crafted, complex, thoughtful writing.
Erin Marie Hall
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“Unreal,” by AJ Tedesco, is a collection of erotic poetry for the senses. It’s much more than just poems about sexual relations–although that would be enough. Each poem in this series seems to come from the heart, or the libido, and that’s what makes these poems work: They’re about sex and love both, not just one or the other.
In addition to the romantic aspect, these poems are deep and personal, drawing you in to make you feel, but think as well. If you’ve ever been in love, these poems will remind you of the good times, the not so good times, but, overall, that feeling of euphoria that only love and sex together can bring. A lot of poetry can be too abstract to understand or relate to, but these poems have just enough to keep things intriguing, while giving you enough realism to relate to.
The titles on the content page are enough to pique your interest–A Stranger Will Know My Name, and The Sky is Broken, just to name two–but it’s the erotic, enticing lines that keep you reading. Lines like “But clothes fall like petals,” or “She offers soft prisons” let you know the author isn’t writing for the sake of cheap thrills or exploitation, even when writing about probable S&M scenarios/fantasies. Tedesco’s phrasing and evocative images rouse the senses in a subtle way, causing the reader to think their own thoughts, draw from their own experiences and past/present loves. The author is good at teasing and taunting with a coy line, giving just enough information to define the mood, but never quite going over the top, leaving it to the reader’s imagination to fill in the blanks or finish the thought in his/her own way.
Tedesco writes with a lot of symbolism, sometimes sparse, but you always get the point. This writer doesn’t spoon-feed it to you. You are to interpret however you want. Granted, there is a wide range of poetry in this collection–from innocent romance to explicit acts of submission/domination, so be warned if you are easily triggered by such material. But this volume of poetry is balanced out with pretty lines about nature, too, and love, and loneliness, and desire. The only slight criticism I have is that some poems don’t seem to live up to the quality of the others, but this could be just a matter of taste on my part. This is still a worthy collection of erotic poetry. Fans of sultry romance and “Fifty Shades of Grey” will appreciate this book.
These poems have caught me off guard. The poems are so refreshingly erotic. I must say they were a few I found myself rereading for clarity, as in did the author really just describe a scene to the letter. It’s so surreal to read between the lines of what’s written, because their is not right or wrong. I loved how the author put taught and sensuality in writing these poems, they are magnificent. As for the words and their hidden meanings paint a picture in my head that made me feel attached to the poem in some form.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy.