Irrational Love by Demere Coker

Demere Coker muses on the nature, purpose, and longevity of connection in Irrational Love, a methodical and meditative collection of reflective poetry. Along with poems that pine for lost love, there is also a self-aware exploration of the poetry itself – an acknowledgment of metaphor, simile, and meter on the page, and their dual relevance to the changing shapes of love. While the heartfelt and often longing sentiments in these brief and declarative poems are tender, they also rely on familiar imagery and straightforward descriptions that could use more creative license. Some of the pieces in this collection are closer to aphorisms than poems, but ultimately this results in a stream-of-consciousness feel that neatly binds this thought-provoking work together.