The Poetic Repercussion: A Poetic and Musical Narrative

by Mark Anthony Thomas

The Poetic Repercussion returns Mark Anthony Thomas to his literary roots with this 144-page poetic and musical narrative. Soul-stirring and adventurous, this lyrical triumph narrates through the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970364911
• ISBN13: 9780970364913
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Rings of Jupiter Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Future

Mark is the future of spoken word poetry. He redefines and transcends what had become very commercial and watered down. Words that penetrate deeply into your very being. Saw you at the Essence Festival. Keep doing your thing! Much Success!

A Wonderful collection

This collection tells stories that are alive with music. A blend of Poetry, Prose and Spoken Word fused with a Jazz tune, a Blues note or a Hip Hop beat. These confessions from a psychiatrist chair left me wanting more. Left me longing for the live performance I could feel through the pages. Thomas packs a big punch with this collection. 101 poems that take you on a journey and cover a lot of ground. Reviewed by Dawn Mahogany Media Review Mahogany Book Club Albany, N.Y.

For Real poetry lovers

Poetry is so strangely personal; however, once in a while a poet manages to reach the world with words everyone can relate to. Mark Anthony Thomas manages to do this is in his book of poetry The Poetic Repercussion. As I read this book different poems waved to me with something to say. "The Rib Around My Neck" is a man's plea/prayer for a good woman. (Little did he know that she would be writing this review.) "Funny that Way" shows societal ironies and "I TOO (AFRAID I AM)" is reminiscent of Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son." His poetry covers the gamut from culture to politics, spirituality (the poems have a scripture reference), education, racism and war, etc. Brotha man has 101 poems deep! I must say that this poetry is not for beginners. Some are meant to be read aloud and would work better in a performance venue while others are extremely introspective which alludes to my opening remarks. If you have the heart of a poet or wish you did, pick this up. Kotanya APOOO BookClub

Mic Check

Heralded as a literary artist since his teenage years, Mark Anthony Thomas has amassed a list of credits to accompany his name. THE POETIC REPERCUSSION, his second book of poetry, returns him to his literary roots. When I attempt to describe this work, terms like lyrical, rhythmic, controversial and triumphant come to mind. Mark uses his poetic voice to narrate through the gamut of social issues which envelops life like an enemy's flank. He leaves no issue unturned as he artfully blends traditional and cross-cultural literary styles with the contemporary styles of prose, spoken word, and music. Were I to choose just one poem from this melting pot of thought provoking poetry that captures the essence of where life takes us, it would be the opening title `Psychiatrist's Chair'. With this poem, he eloquently guides readers through a narrow path of pitfalls that could very well lead to insanity. THE POETIC REPERCUSSIONS will take you there, it resonates between the pages and the beat is hynoptic. Reviewed by aNN of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Truly an inspiring experience!

Thomas embarks on an emotion filled expedition though life experience as cleverly seen through this one gifted young man's eyes. No sophomore slump for this prodigy of the arts. Thomas continues to use limits in life as inspirational guides in literature. A spirit filled collection of depth, character, and sustenance for all to enjoy. Keep pushing those limits brother...By pushing yourself, you move others!