Whisperings of the Wild and Wilting By Lyn Patterson
- Melissa Gustin
- Apr 7, 2019
- 2 min read
A must read Poetry collection for all the 20-somethings stuck in the in-between.
20-somethings, like myself, often feel lost, struggling to find balance as we are expected to have everything figured out. Whisperings of the Wild and Wilting, dives into the pain and struggle, many do not discuss. Lyn Patterson has been published in 10 print publications, appeared on many podcasts, and runs her own poetry book club: Can We Discuss Poetry. Outside of poetry, she is a world traveler, dancer, and educator. She wrote this collection of poetry over the span of a decade, between the ages of 20-30, giving a unique perspective, a journey, and transformation of self, told through poetry.
“ Dedicated
to twenty-somethings
stuck
in the betweens.
Your pain is poetry.
Your joy is poetry.
One day there will be balance. ”
-Lyn Patterson
Separated into four parts: Grace with Accountability, Musings of Mediocrity, Rising in Pisces, Love Letters to Ancestors, and Truth over Harmony. Lyn’s work is imbued with duality, feminism, and the overcoming of trauma. Her poetry comes full circle in the end, and there is something deeply satisfying about that. Lyn offers something for everyone feeling stuck in the in-between.
“ The in-between breeds belly aching laughter.
The in-between breeds eye aching puddles of tears.
Both send my pen to paper with fire and fury. ”
-Lyn Patterson
I deeply resonated with all of the poetry in this collection, but one poem in particular, caught my eye. ‘Retail’ is short and simple poem, yet evokes such strong emotions. Most people like myself, have worked a job we are less than passionate about. It can leave you feeling lost, and hopeless. Her poetry let me know, I wasn’t alone in my struggle, and neither are you.
“Retail
I am not here.
I am everywhere.
I am somewhere.
I am nowhere.
But I am not here.”
-Lyn Patterson
This easy-to-read poetry collection takes you on the author’s life journey. I devoured the book in a few hours, and I know I’ll return to read it again and again. Lyn’s words seem to sing off the page, inviting you to transform with each new poem. This is a story for all of us, stuck between our wild and wilting, trying to accept what may come. May this poetry serve as your guide, your friend, your echo in the dark, reminding you, you’re not alone.
“...Life’s guarantee
Is the coming and going
of seasons.
Embrace the change sis”
-Lyn Patterson
This is a must read poetry collection for all the 20-somethings stuck in the in-between. Thank you, Lyn, for sharing your story, your words. Whisperings of the Wild and Wilting is both triumphant and timeless. A book the world won’t soon forget. Support new writers like Lyn and go buy your copy today!
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