Don’t Wake the Poets

Release Date: August 6, 2023 | Poetry | ISBN: 9798986250250

“Don’t Wake the Poets” weaves the stylistic framework of poetry and prose with fragments of experimental memoir.

Yves Hartleigh addresses the themes of spirituality, coming of age, and emotional currency—while discovering windows into womanhood, wealth, and temptation.

Dream sequences bring Yves across her American stage to forge a deeper communion with love. From coastal Christian summer camp to sin-soaked Atlantic City casinos, both set and setting hold a fragile girl’s heart.

These words provide proof that love requires a second try (sometimes a third or more…) and that there’s room to reconcile even the most cryptic parts of our humanity.

For mature readers.

CW: Profanity, sex and sensual language, mental health issues, religious and spiritual themes, substance misuse, violence and/or sexual violence, suicidal ideation, homophobic and sexist slurs (contextual), satire and sarcasm

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Reviews

“A read that keeps pulling its reader in with line after line, page after page, and chapter after chapter… So much of what comes up in the various poetry and prose requires having some general knowledge to fully indulge in the depth and marvel at the beauty of what Hartleigh has done. So come ready with some basic understanding of art in its various forms to enjoy the tapestry woven here.” — Reitumetse Mokoena, Reedsy Discovery

“A wonderful, and deeply personal, exploration of (what I would call) experimental poetry by Yves Hartleigh. While the themes and tone can get intense, it is a rewarding read that feels like every poem is coming from a place so personal it may as well be reading a secret journal. Though not necessarily for the faint of heart, this is a book absolutely worth the read and price of admission. Looking forward to seeing what comes next for the author!” — Jon Oldblood, GoodReads

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