Lost in a Quatrain

Lost in a Quatrain is a relatable, inspiring, thought provoking memoir on a journey to becoming, a journey of hope and healing. Cathartically written over 18 years, Lost in a Quatrain is a select collection of deep, must-read, soul stirring poetry with each poem telling a story that pieces together the puzzle of this crazy, not always romantic, experience we call life... Lost in a Quatrain was First Runner Up for poetry in the SAIP Awards 2021. Excerpts from the book have been quoted in a debate in The House of Parliament and the award winning author was nominated as one of the Top 7 Most Promising Literary Influencers in the GBCAwards 2020. With just 48 poems that read like short stories, Lost in a Quatrain is a quick, but deeply contemplative read. Poetry is intimacy between poet and reader. It is revealing your truth and feeling safe acceptance in the unveiling. REVIEWS: - This is not flowery poetry or sonnets of love but one woman's voice that speaks for so many. - Linda McCutcheon, VINE VOICE (USA) - One of the most beautiful poetry collections I have read this year was Lost in a Quatrain by South African author and poet Adiela Akoo. There were many poems that I could relate to and others pertaining to moments in South African history. Lost in a Quatrain includes several deep pieces such as 'Not Enough', 'Broken Winged Bird', 'Are YOU Ready?', 'As the Rain Pitter-Pattered', 'Wrapped Up', just to name a few. There are many and I enjoyed them all. 'Hormona'l is a powerful womanly poem about – you probably guessed it – women's monthly period. I appreciated that Akoo wrote about this and included it in her collection. - NADA ADEL SOBHI - Poet and former Editor-in-Chief of The Muse, Cairo University (Egypt) - 5 STARS: When you truly reflect on life, you come up with such creations. I like the way Adiela (Akoo) has weaved simple poetic stories out of the complex strings of life in which humans remain entangled. From social to soul exploration, all has been done and depicted neatly in this poetic beauty. As a poet, I especially relate to the poetry style that is made very understandable, yet churned out of an ocean's depth. - RUCHIKA PAHWA - Poet (India) - I am so deeply touched by your gift and moved by many of your poems. You are a Tiger Butterfly and this grandma has often been sore! Wise words, deep thoughts, lovely images and through it all shines a loving and perceptive woman. I shall return to it with pleasure and sometimes tears. - DR MARGUERITE POLAND - Award Winning Author of Shades, Sins of Omission, and others (South Africa) - Adiela clearly loves playing with words that flow and dance upon the reader's tongue. Her skilful crafting includes depth, layering, tone, rhythm, vivid imagery and the presence of lived experience often provoking deeper thought. A very versatile poet whose poems linger long after you have read them. - DR EDRIS KHAMISSA - International Motivational Speaker, Author, Educator (South Africa) - I love this book. It touched my heart - Robert Gailey, Amazon Reviewer (USA) - Let's talk about poetry, something which I must read more of in the future because 'Lost in a Quatrain' by Adiela Akoo hooked me from the very first page.…For anyone looking to check out some awesome poetry I would highly recommend this one! - Lee Hall, Author (UK)