Remnants Of The Night

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Summary: A Sentimental Journey!
Review: I loved this book of poetry and could not put it down until I read every page. It is written with heart and feeling. I highly recommend it to all. It will bring back special memories of times in your own life.

Rating:
Summary: A Sentimental Journey!
Review: I loved this book of poetry and could not put it down until I read every page. It is written with heart and feeling. I highly recommend it to all. It will bring back special memories of times in your own life.

Rating:
Summary: Remnants of the Night
Review: Midwest Book Review, Reviewer's Choice, January 2004

Remnants of the Night, by Jim Morton, is for those who are addicted to love. Get your fix here! Jim Morton has a smooth, mellow style that will have you eating out of his hand; or better yet, reading his heartdeep poetry. The title verse is a perfect lead-in: "it is such an empty feeling when I lose you from my sight, so I'm filling up my pockets with the remnants of the night." However, it's not all sunshine and roses, as love itself isn't.....
"I watched as you were leaving til you faded from my view.
I'd have traded all tomorrows for one minute more with you."
He writes of love, and loss, and passion, and loneliness; new love, old love and longing....
"if never again could I kiss you so deep, all the angels in heaven would lie down and weep. There's a heavenly reason for the things that we do and I've never loved any greater than you."

Rating:
Summary: Remnants of the Night
Review: Midwest Book Review, Reviewer's Choice, January 2004

Remnants of the Night, by Jim Morton, is for those who are addicted to love. Get your fix here! Jim Morton has a smooth, mellow style that will have you eating out of his hand; or better yet, reading his heartdeep poetry. The title verse is a perfect lead-in: "it is such an empty feeling when I lose you from my sight, so I'm filling up my pockets with the remnants of the night." However, it's not all sunshine and roses, as love itself isn't.....
"I watched as you were leaving til you faded from my view.
I'd have traded all tomorrows for one minute more with you."
He writes of love, and loss, and passion, and loneliness; new love, old love and longing....
"if never again could I kiss you so deep, all the angels in heaven would lie down and weep. There's a heavenly reason for the things that we do and I've never loved any greater than you."

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Summary: Remnants of Reality
Review: Somewhat unlike Morton's other books, this collection does not come up roses. At least, not all of the time. In "Love Changes Direction", Morton writes "I am not surprised at your leaving...for I never really caught you..and anyways, it is October..the time of the month when love changes direction..." This poem, like many others in this book, give his readers a look at the downside of love, the silent slope we travel by ourselves, through heartache, on our way to healing and redemption. In "Crumbcake and Coffee" (a longstanding favorite of mine, I've got it committed to memory, after one or two reads, you will too), Morton writes :" I'm way over here and you're way over there...If love is the game then they're not playing fair..." "Coffee" is a poem that speaks volumes (in only a page or two!) about the pain one feels when not with the one they love, the anxiety and slight pangs of anguish that come when two hearts are separated. In "Before You Go" (A poem I confess to reciting to more than a few lovers), Morton tells his love that he will "hold you close before you go...and pack the thoughts you ought to know..." In that poem, one hesistates as to what action to take:pulling out the tissues or pulling closer the one they care for. Morton's poems swirl with imagery and color, they dance with partners made of tenderness and tastefulness. Jim's language, rich in detail and emotion, with certainly remain a remnant on your mind.