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Light Verse on Heavy Topics: Pandemic, Politics, and Pandemonium Paperback – April 27, 2023

by Erika S. Fine (Author)
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The BEST political satire!
Erika Fine “skewers hypocrites and scoundrels with flair and wit in impeccable verse,” says one of her top fans. Another called her work “wisdom in rhyme.” LIGHT VERSE ON HEAVY TOPICS is the result of one woman’s quest to quell her anxiety and make sense of our chaotic world. She succeeds—with high-spirited humor and fresh insights, all in rhyme. Topics include the tumultuous Trump presidency, the 2020 presidential election, the Covid-19 pandemic, baseball, Wordle, the January 6 riot, Joe Biden, the Mueller report, gun safety, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and much more. To cope with our turbulent and challenging times, some people drink, others seek therapy, and still others write poems! Erika did the latter—with power and panache. See for yourself! Warning: Trump supporters probably won’t like this book. Everyone else will love it!

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    April 27, 2023
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Erika S. Fine is a writer and editor who has been composing light verse for as long as she can remember. Her poems have been published in Cognoscenti, the website for WBUR, one of Boston's NPR stations; Light, a journal of light verse; and the New York Times. Her prose has appeared in the Boston Globe. She has also been a vintage jewelry dealer, corporate executive, and lawyer. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts, a short walk from the Boston border, with piles of unread books and too many antiques.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2SCNY6X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poet Pundit Press (April 27, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8218181390
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches
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Erika S. Fine is a writer and editor who has been composing light verse for as long as she can remember. Her poems have been published in Cognoscenti, the website for WBUR, one of Boston’s NPR stations; Light, a journal of light verse; and the New York Times. Her prose has appeared in the Boston Globe. She has also been a vintage jewelry dealer, corporate executive, and lawyer.

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Laura Gormley
5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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The best collection of political poetry in decades. Erika FIne has nailed the dysfunctional world of today's American political scene -- and she's done it with wit and verve. I give this collection five and a half stars! Priceless!!!
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E. Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, spot-on verses!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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Witty verses! Lively and fun, yet informative and insightful, with masterful meter and inventive rhymes. The poems are a combo of Cole Porter, Tom Lehrer, and Dorothy Parker. Each one comes with a background summary in prose to remind readers of the real-life events behind the rhymes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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This author's use of light verse effectively softens the harshness of today's loud political rhetoric, while she analyzes often scary world events concisely, cogently, and sometimes even, humorously. It's my bibliotherapy!
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Peter Brav
5.0 out of 5 stars So full of wit and wisdom it will almost help you forget the sordid political landscape it covers.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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I just love this book. All of the poems are a walk down a memory lane in our nation over the past few years. The language and wit that fill each page help soothe the dire political times we are living through. The transitional explanations for each of the poems anecdotally remind us and explain just what was going on that inspired that particular poem. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll laugh and cry
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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This poetic take on American politics from 2018 to the present is hilarious, brilliant, and occasionally terrifying. Ms. Fine is an astute political observer with a wicked sense of rhyme and meter. She pairs each poem with a brief history lesson on each topic. Think Robert Frost meets Heather Cox Richardson. A delightful read.
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Craig M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Glittering, accessible, and satisfying short poems of the current American scene.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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Erika Fine somehow combines incisive journalism with the grace and wit of the Great American Songbook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Clever Gems
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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This book is a delightful alternative for us "scroll of doomers" who can't take our eyes off the political train wreck headlines. A great read and a great gift for anyone in your life who cares about current events.
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Doris Honig Guenter
5.0 out of 5 stars I both laughed and cried!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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This wonderful collection by Erika S Fine, helped me deal with the absurdities of life. It can help you, too, as well as your friends and family. Send as presents. It's not too late for Mother's Day.
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