So, I finally got around to reading “milk and honey.” I’d seen it everywhere, you know? On those curated Instagram feeds, tucked into bookstore displays, people mentioning it. For a while, I just sort of passed it by, thinking, “Yeah, another one of those poetry books.” But then, a couple of days ago, I was just looking for something quick to read, something different from my usual stuff, and there it was again. So, I picked it up.
Diving In
I didn’t really know what to expect. I just opened it one evening, settled on the couch, and started flipping through. The first thing I noticed was how short many of the poems are. Super direct. No beating around the bush, which I guess I appreciated. Some were just a few lines. It wasn’t like slogging through some epic poem, that’s for sure. I read a good chunk of it in one go, then put it down, then picked it up again the next day.
The book is split into sections, like “the hurting,” “the loving,” “the breaking,” and “the healing.” I went through them in order. It felt like a bit of a journey, I suppose. Some parts were, well, pretty raw. It’s definitely not all sunshine and roses.
What Stuck With Me
I’m not a huge poetry expert or anything, so I’m not going to break down meter and rhyme schemes. But some of the lines just sort of hit you. They’re simple, but they make you pause for a second. I found myself nodding along to a few bits, thinking, “Yeah, I get that.”
A few things stood out for me, generally speaking:
- The honesty, even when it was uncomfortable.
- The way it talked about pain and then trying to move past it.
- Some of the pieces on self-worth were pretty strong.
There were definitely poems that resonated more than others. Some I just skimmed, others I reread a couple of times. It’s that kind of book. You take what you need from it, I guess. The little drawings alongside the poems were a nice touch too, kept it visually simple and kind of matched the vibe of the words.
Final Thoughts After Reading
Overall, I’m glad I read it. It wasn’t life-altering for me, personally, but it was a good, quick read that made me think a little. It’s accessible, you know? You don’t need a literature degree to understand what’s being said. It’s just straightforward feelings laid out on the page. If you’re looking for something easy to dip into, something that deals with emotions in a very open way, then yeah, give it a try. It’s one of those books you can pick up, read a few pages, and then put down again. No big commitment, which is sometimes exactly what you need.
