Here we have a quite exceptional poet, Clarissa McFairy -one deserving of international acclaim. Her latest book, My Heart is full of Emeralds is a most welcome addition to her last poetry collection, Strange Bedfellows.
I found her new book to be as fulfilling as a good novel, though many of the poems (and prose pieces) reflect her own life experiences, and her keen observation of those around her.
All 17 chapters are rich in imagery, sometimes...