On Hold, Hold On

About the Book

Reviewed By Gloria Ferris Official Apex Reviews Rating:**** On Hold, Hold On is a refreshing, enlightening journey in verse. The pieces are written in upbeat, colorful language, and the overall tone of the collection is indicative of a creative, lively mind rife with the utmost imagination. Daniels covers much ground, touching on everything from nostalgia to self-esteem to pubescent sexual curiosity. A recurring motif throughout the collection, though, is the theme of introspection, a topic she captures rather convincingly in this passage from "All Grown-up" "The little girl who had memories grew up to be a woman with a past. The woman with a past was no longer a little girl but a woman with longings. This woman with many longings became a crony without a recollection of anything." And this one from "How It Goes" "When we could be I wouldn´t allow. When you wanted to kiss I forgot how. When I had the chance I turned it down… When… I miss you now." Daniels´s poetry is an absolute treat to the eyes and ears, as it is often written with great rhythm and vivacity. The words and passages tend to leap off the page at times, reminiscent of ee cummings in his prime. With her thought-provoking insight as an accompaniment to her written acrobatics, the overall presentation of On Hold, Hold On leaves little to be desired as a truly rewarding literary experience. With moving passages such as this one from "Untitled": "If you are the people at the museums pointing at the way colors blend or clash, or the avid readers digesting each word and quickly turning pages; then it´s usually simpler for you to gain an understanding when you are not the subject." It´s nearly impossible to deny the uniqueness of Daniels´s creative genius. On Hold, Hold On is a must read so convincing that it´s sure to convert even the staunchest of poetry phobes.

About the Author

De’Anna Daniels’ upbringing, exposed her to a lot of heartfelt encounters at any early age. With continuous efforts in writing, her poetry brought her to an understanding of those occurrences and to a wonderful career in writing. De’Anna’s style is unique, daring and universal. Ms. Daniels anxiously shares her talents with readers, hoping they’ll recognize the use of poetry writing as a “life cleansing” outlet. De’Anna’s belief is that “once a person has the ability to chronicle their experiences, they too will be own their way to creating their own fine works.”