Book Review: A Drinker’s Poems Thoughts Dialogue

Reviewed by Jadidsa Perez

Like exploring an abandoned house—enchanting, dangerous, and full of memories

A Drinker’s Poems Thoughts Dialogue is an eclectic mix of poetry, prose, and screenplays. As described by the author, the book’s contents were created after drinking in a state of sensitivity and creativity. 

While some of the poetry contends with sobriety, there’s a myriad of issues that the book delves into. Intimacy, the motif of water, nostalgia within a horrible childhood, longing, love for poisonous, addictive things—they’re all redolently written. Each piece feels like a note written in a bottle found ashore. The act of reading it feels serendipitous, and the emotions described capture some of the best and worst aspects of life. 

“The moon smiles over us tonight” and “Searching for you” are two of the poems that encapsulate C.O.B.’s talent. The former speaks to the existential crisis of being under the same moon while feeling insignificant. The latter brings back the snarky, edgy voice from the preface that felt so humorous and real. Although both poems are linguistically and artistically different, they both carry a distinctive voice that, underneath the waves of emotion, is lonely and bittersweet with a taste of scorn.

In terms of style, I am drawn to the poems “663” and “By You.”The shape of “By You”is reminiscent of an hourglass, another common motif that communicates lost time. The line “a lot” stands on its own to add a layer of emphasis on just how overwhelming and bothersome life can be. The poem’s valediction is simply, “bye, you,” a shooing away from life’s problems. “663,” on the other hand, follows a unique line breaking. The numbers align until the end of the poem, where deliberate chaos disrupts the form. It’s a poem that I found myself pondering even after I finished the book.

A Drinker’s Poems Thoughts Dialogue also includes whimsical, horrific short tales and stories. They sometimes follow Mr. Dadis, an eccentric older man, or wander through a gory tale set in Philadelphia. No matter what page you turn to, something new and innovative will greet you there. There’s no time to become bored or for the writing to stale. C.O.B. shows that, no matter what form it’ll take, a gut-wrenching piece of writing awaits. 

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