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Title: If a zero star rating was ever deserved....
Review: I have a bachelor's degree in Poetics, so don't *even* think to tell me my opinion is uneducated or ignorant. I am here to tell you that I have been educated to appreciate poetry. There is, in fact, value to simplicity in poetry. However, in this case, the simplicity is actually simple mindedness. Jewel's "poems" do not have any deeper agenda. They are simply the drivel of a teenager which no self respecting literary journal would ever publish. Shame on Jewel's publisher for capitalizing on her fame and publishing a book of poetry they should be ashamed to have on the shelf. It is utter mediocrity. If you want GOOD poetry, try pre-ordering Vice by Ai. She writes from the perspective of murderers, rapists and other mean nasty people. It's some good stuff. Send me e-mail if you want more recommendations for poetry you might like...
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