Between the Lines
A meditation on silence, language, and what remains unspoken. These prose poems navigate the spaces between words, inviting readers to listen deeply and discover the poetry that lives in solitude and contemplation.
About This Collection
Between the Lines acknowledges that not everything that matters can be said directly. This collection explores the power of implication, suggestion, and silence—recognizing that meaning often lives in the spaces we leave empty.
Key themes include:
- The Limits of Language: What words cannot say
- Silence as Speech: The eloquence of what is left unsaid
- The Space Between: Where imagination and meaning are born
The Prose Poem Form
This collection employs the prose poem form, a hybrid genre that combines the musicality of poetry with the narrative possibilities of prose. This structure allows the author to explore complex emotional and philosophical ideas with both lyricism and depth.
About the Author
Phyllis M. Rumore is a New York City-based writer and poet whose work has been featured in various literary publications. Her background in both scientific and creative thinking informs her unique perspective on the human condition.
Reviews
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting read especially if you are into HK movies as I am. This book has the same tone and vibe of a HK flick but takes it a step further by taking you from HK to SF and back. The character development was very believable. There are quite a few to get to know and all of them are very complex and interesting. Can't wait to see more from this author.
William W.
