A Swan Song

By Janette Owens

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967731208
• ISBN13: 9780967731209
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Oneswan Productions
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Swan Song...A Medley of Beautiful Poetry...Let the music!

In Janette Owen's book of intimate poems and short stories, Swan Song, I think I have found a couple of poems which should be considered for the Black National Poems. Included in Janette Owen's medley of beautiful poetry are the two poems "How to Love a Black Man" amd "How to Love A Black Woman." These are what I consider to be MUST READS for every African-American. Actually, these are must reads for EVERY man and woman. Respect and love for each other, Janette Owens lays it out very nicely. Highly Recommended!Support Black Authors, Inc.

A good read!

A Swan Song is a quick and easy read, but filled with promise and inspiration. Ms. Owens did a fine job on her first "work of fiction." She easily captures the essence of black love, despair, and hope in the powerful poem, "Birth of a New Generation." I absolutely loved the book. I passed it on to friends one weekend, and when I went back to retrieve it, they told me that everyone (10 in total) wanted to buy it. I ordered my copy off Ms. Owens' web site. It's a must read and should be in the hands of every college student and hip-hop brotha and sista who's out there doing their thang! Warning: Not for the faint of heart.

Another Level...

...with "A Swan Song." This book of poems and short stories (and I do mean short!) has a hip-hop/Gil Scott Heron/Aretha Franklin flavor. It's upbeat and cool at the same time. I liked the poem, "Seducing Spirits." It's about a party girl who's looking for Mr. Right but instead finds herself waking up to Mr. Right Now. Some of my other favorite poems in this book are "Just Because," "Restless," and "Dear Lover," just to name a few. The short stories are indeed short-- but you walk away feeling full. I recommend that you buy this book.

Uplifting and Inspiring

In a world of cliches and carbon copies, Janette Owens' A Swan Song puts a fresh face on modern poetry and fiction. You won't bore easily reading this book of poems and shorts. After reading "Jezebel," I wanted to know more about this deligthful character. I hope the author plans to write another book or a novel so that I can find out what happens to Jezebel, Carolyn, and Madeline.All you have to do is tell me when and where, and I'll bring my check book and friends to the nearest book store that carries A Swan Song. I recommend tht you buy this book. You'll be talking about this one for a long time to come.

WOW!

This book is the bomb! Even though it appears to be written for an African American audience, as a White female, I can totally relate to many of the poems and short stories. While reading "Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore," I was reminded of my own bittersweet struggle to maintain my independence in a recently dissolved relationship. "Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore" tells the story of one woman's journey to emotional independence. Now liberated from a relationship that was once filled with lies, and frequent infidelties, she begs the question: "What the hell was I thinking when I connected with someone like him?" But, as the story goes, she no longer has to answer that question 'cause love doesn't live here anymore. I really enjoyed this collection of poems and short stories by Ms. Owens. I also enjoyed "Mahogany," "Celebration," and "Window of Love." Buy the book, and you'll see what I mean! Looking forward to the next collection.