First of a series of poetry book recommendations for summer reading suitable for the beach, sitting with a cocktail in the shade or on those sultry nights as a companion to sleeplessness, when those crickets are just too loud and your heart too full.  

“Time You Let Me In” 

Lovingly selected by prize-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye, I found this collection of poems by young poets very enjoyable and worthwhile.  Considering the source of this review (me), it is true that I love young voices, as they represent the future of poetry.  While some of the emotions expressed may gain more weight and meaning with age, these poems of early adulthood bless us with their freshness and bring those of us who are older memories of our own years of jagged growth. 

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“Time You Let Me In, 25 Poets Under 25”, Ed. Naomi Shihab Nye, Copyright 2010, Glenwillow Books

 $16.99 hardcover