Hush

Nicole Lyons exquisite book of poems rips your heart out, and lovingly stitches it back together with sunbeams of light She is a sorceress of words, and exciting literary talent To read HUSH is to catch the sun s rays, stars and moonlight, even on the darkest days Jacqueline Cioffa

Nicole writes we drink tears and eat pain wipe our mouths and call it love as her poetry is a feast for the senses She evokes strong feelings surrounding love and loss pain and heartache that grip you in such a way as she speaks directly to your soul Nicole s journey is a winding path of emotions and in the end you come out feeling less alone in your thoughts and your personal struggles This book is wonderfully written and very relatable to the reader You will not be able to put it down for long [...]

I have been a fan of Nicole Lyons poetry for some times and I eagerly awaited this volume Hush is a collection of poems that I want to get lost in while at the same time wanting to slow down and savor each piece Every poem in this carefully curated volume hums with energy and feels painted in vibrant jewel tones Whether Ms Lyons is writing about obsessive love, heartbreak, the dizzying spin of mania, or the weight of depression, her imagery is gorgeous, a sensory feast and she pulls the reader t [...]

Nicole Lyons writes amazing poetry that feels like it was pulled from my own heart and soul Hush is a gorgeous book that gave me chills, brought me to tears, and left me feeling deeply long after I was finished reading Hush has a treasured place in my home and my heart.

Nicole Lyons writing is one of a kind Her voice comes through so very loud and clear with each piece The pages of HUSH are filled with life lessons that can only be written from experience, both good and bad If you have lived at all or dared to love, or dream, HUSH will resonate with you and connect to so many of your own feelings.

Finished but I m immediately going to reread so I can write comments this time So many of the poems were like reflections of my own mind, my heart, my very soul Even if I didn t personally identify, they still moved me Such an honest book I tell students good books should make you think and feel This is definitely a good book

Hush, by Nicole Lyons, is a collection of poetry that illuminates the pain of losing someone, as the world forces you to move on without them From the decaying light of an old tree, to the loss of a dearly beloved, Lyons drapes these poems in a Gothic, almost wintry feel, one that she masterfully weaves into the stanzas Her words demonstrate the crushing devastation of missing , alongside the harsh realization that love isn t anything at all how we may expect it to be This book of poetry will ma [...]

I knew Nicole Lyons had a way with words, and a gift for painting feelings and emotions especially the darker ones in unexpected, sometimes even shocking ways Still, I was unprepared for this expansive, breathtaking collection If you re up for a poetic journey through love, loss, pain, joy, and beauty, pick up a copy of HUSH and enjoy the ride.

I did ike it This is not exactly my kind of peotry, I like of the rules and numbers, less of freedom, but Mrs Lyons s did make me feel a lot with her work, it kind of reminded me of the way I have felt in some times of my life and I really apreciate that I would absolutely recomend it to you if you enjoy poetry and are open to feel as you read.

This book is beautiful in so many ways Nicole s writing is elegant, edgy, and full of truth What I loved most was the strength and resilience expressed in these pages, and how she lifts the reader to that place with her.

I am S P E E C H L E S SWith every page I flipped, I was literally blown away

There are many good ordinary poets, then there are few extraordinary very good poets that can drawn to them Nicole is one of these rare gifted people whose poetry reaches in, pulls at you Takes you on a journey, leaves you and somehow manages to stay with you at the end and its very welcome, i m definitely a fan

She spellbinds me with her words True magic I am a lover of words and she has a special talent of spinning a web of magic and pulls you in and it is very hard to find your way out again It is a good kind of lost I look forward to her next book.

I got myself a signed copy of this book and I am so glad I did it I already read it twice in the past couple of weeks, and honestly I intend to read it again and again Nicole Lyons, debut poetry collection is a tour de force The only thing wrong with this poetry book is that it ends, I wanted to read Nicole Lyons poems takes us to different types of relationships, but the pain and loss of oneself in a certain type of abusive relationship is what stuck with me Throughout her poems there is loss [...]

Very few writers have the ability to evoke, justify, or embrace another s personal paint Nicole weaves her own past heartache into prose that hugs your soul, and let s the reader know they are not alone, never alone, in their personal struggles She writes with a voice that is weathered and strong and packed with experiences that she lovingly shares This is a book to be read time and time again.

Nicole Lyons Hush is a stunning collection of poetry This book serves as a reminder that Nicole Lyons is well known for her ability to tear her heart open and bleed onto the page I spent days, like that.Daydreaming of first kissesand a love I didn t understand.I m not really into poetry I find myself not getting it a lot of times but Hush is different It reeled me into its emotional backdrop, tugging passion, love, and pain These poems are what dreams are made of There s at least one poem in thi [...]

HUSH is a collection of poetry that can be consumed all at once in a day of self indulgent reading or over time, choosing one selection at a time to fill your mind with striking images and haunting word choices Nicole Lyons is painfully honest, bare and sometimes uncomfortably open about all that is human and emotional, forcing the reader to connect in a way that is reminiscent of early Sylvia Plath Lyons is a forceful writer to watch, a tempestuous wordsmith in all the best magical ways and I l [...]