Review: Divan of Shah

Divan of Shah Divan of Shah by Shah Asad Rizvi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received a copy of Divan of Shah from the author in exchange for my honest review. Shah Asad Rizvi alternates the pages of his poetry book with a short quote and then the poem. Poetry is an area of writing that requires a strength as you are opening your heart’s thoughts to a world of strangers. Although I have never met the author, I finished the book feeling a connection to the lines upon the pages. Rizvi’s poetry explores themes of love, loss, hope, and spirituality.

The first poem immediately pulled me in as the poem is simply titled Mother. As a mom and as an adult who may not see my mom daily, I connected to each line. I especially liked the line “There is not heaven like a mother’s presence” (p. 8). Just being in the room with my own mom, is a peaceful essence of safety, love, and acceptance.

Throughout poems dance is connected to the movement of life. The poem Let Us Dance includes the line, “Let us dance to dreams beyond imaginations reach” (p.43), which highlights the feel of the poetry shared. Light, hopeful, and from the heart. I would love to move the poems into a different order, but the author has opened heart and shared the beauty of their thoughts and who should change that? Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend this read as a positive vibe read for the heart.


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