The Lyme Letters: Poems is a LGBTQ+ poetry book by C. R. Grimmer, released as the first book in Walt McDonald First-Book Series in Poetry. The poems explore love, loss, and longing against the backdrop of an unrequited love affair with a man who suffers from Lyme disease.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who has ever loved and lost. The poems are written in a very personal, intimate style that will resonate with readers who have experienced their own heartache.
Pros :
- The poems are beautifully written and lyrical.
- The book deals with difficult topics in a sensitive and meaningful way.
- It is an important addition to the LGBTQ+ poetry genre.
Cons :
- The Lyme Letters: Poems is a LGBTQ+ poetry book by C. R. Grimmer, released as the first book in Walt McDonald First-Book Series in Poetry. The poems explore love, loss, and longing against the backdrop of an unrequited love affair with a man who suffers from Lyme disease
- The writing feels unfinished or unpolished in some parts
- There are only 41 pages
Learn more about the author
C.R. Grimmer is an award-winning writer, teacher, and editor whose work has appeared in a variety of journals and anthologies. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she currently teaches writing at Columbia College Chicago and San Francisco State University. She lives in San Francisco with her partner and two cats.
Reader Reviews
“This is a powerful and moving book that takes you on an emotional roller coaster. The poems are written from the heart and will touch your soul.”
” raw and beautifully written !”
“Raw, moving, and powerful. The Lyme Letters is a deeply personal exploration of love and loss that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”
“The Lyme Letters: Poems is an incredibly powerful read. It’s a collection of poems that explore love, loss, and longing against the backdrop of an unrequited love affair with a man who suffers from Lyme disease. The author has poured his heart and soul into this work, and it really shows. The lyrics are beautiful and touching, and they will leave you with a profound understanding of what it means to be in love with someone who is ill.”