Successfully, to guide his readers through defining events that have shaped his world and his reactions to them. This deeply personal. book meandered through somewhat traditional love poems, minimalistic pieces, poetic prose, rhyme, and even what you could call a short story. , perhaps because it is difficult to move someone to feel what you feel, and to say it in a way no one. more metal than hope…” I also really enjoyed the poetic prose of Murder of Crows and I Think of the Octopus. gorgeous finale. I rate Seven 3 out of 4 stars. Poetry is very personal and touches each reader in a different. hsimone! I was hesitant to take on a book of poetry. It is not only difficult to find poems that a.