Some
Late Adventure of the Feelings
by Mark Sinnett
ECW,
2000
Reviewed
by Michael Teal
I've tried
in any number of complicated and winding ways
to get down a little of what it is, this happenings core.
These lines
begin a painfully revealing exploration of the machinations of
love. Some Late Adventure of the Feelings, Mark Sinnett's second
volume of poems captures the pain and triumph of being in love.
The poems are sensitively and skillfully written, giving us a
glimpse of Sinnett's innermost thoughts.
I am reticent
to compare Sinnett's work with that of any other poet for fear
it will diminish this exquisite work of art. The flowing lines
and sensory images capture poignantly the pain and triumph of
being in love. Elegant and deeply personal, Some Late Adventure
of the Feelings is destined to follow in the footsteps of Sinnett's
first volume of poems, the award winning "The Landing".
Poetry is
at its core emotion and with this latest foray, Sinnett opens
his heart and bares his soul in an attempt to guide us through
this deeply personal and at times unsettling look at the nature
of love.
I would see
you in all the doorways, it's that bad.
Or at traffic lights, waiting. And in restaurants
absorbed by talk of malt whisky, behind glass
reflective and resistant to my hopeful and hopeless
passing.
It is at times
unnerving to be privy to thoughts this intimate, this passionate.
Without apology, Sinnett exposes the reader to that part of our
existence which not only inspires, but can reduce us to our most
fragile state of being. Bold and brilliant, this is a piece of
literature that becomes part of your psyche.
Mark Sinnett
is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the Canadian
literary scene. This, his second book of poetry, is a manifesto
of his love which is unique in both its format and quality. His
candor and courage makes "Some Late Adventure of the Feelings"
an important contribution to Canadian poetry.
And outside,
beyond this shape-shifting
paper and streaked window, a woman
moves her gaze from the wet road
to a light in the sky and she sings.
Socrates spoke
of the beauty of thought and with his direct, touching and heartfelt
collection of poems, Sinnett provides us with a powerful road
map to the beauty which is love.
There are
not enough superlatives to truly do justice to such an important
work of art. Not since Rod McKuen has somebody delved this deeply
into the majesty and beauty of love. Mark Sinnett's descriptive
powers and sensual imagery lead us on a poetic journey which we
will not soon forget.
I await eagerly
Mr. Sinnett's next foray into the inner workings of human emotion.
This is a book one first reads alone, then reads with their lover
and finally reads to their lover. Sinnett has given us something
that transcends time, a beautiful and exquisite work of passion
and poetry that will be treasured by lovers for generations to
come.
Micheal
Teal is a poet/spoken word artist -The Writing on The Wall - Calling
all Writers - Night of the Living Dead Poets - Currently writing
horoscopes and true ghost stories for www.701.com
- Currently working on documentary about Haunted Theatres for
a Toronto Production Company - website- www.bardic.on.ca/ancient.
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