From the moment I started the first poem I knew this is a 5 stars from me. The language is beautiful, gorgeous and chilling imagery that evoked deep emotions out of me. I've reread each of those poems multiple times.
I would love to read prose from this author.

A huge thank you to Celia Drill (author) and Netgalley for the opportunity to explore this lovely and thought provoking selection of poetry.

I have to admit something from the start. This review comes from someone who believes she can't read or understand poetry. But still enjoys exploring poetry on occasion.

Some of the poetry just did not resonate with me personally. I didn't feel I could grasp the messages the author was trying to convey. Whilst trying to figure out the words I lost connection.
However, I could resonate with much of the imagery and could believe that someone who reads or studies poetry, would be better equipped in understanding and enjoying it more fully.

I felt there was lots of water and reflection within the words and also lots of movement. Especially through birds and other animals. I really enjoyed the poem Drunkennes: I feel like a horse in gallop...

There was colour and contrasting vibrance. Some works explored grey and cold where others explored hopeful yellow and greens.

"Christmas Card from Father" particularly stood out to me. It felt like stepping onto a Christmas card scene as I was reading and brought a feeling of childhood wonder around Christmas.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time exploring this poetry book.

I found "The Lost World" by Celia Drill to be an enjoyable collection of poetry, though not entirely groundbreaking. The imagery is beautiful and evocative, offering readers a journey through both the tangible and metaphysical aspects of life. Drill’s ability to turn simple details into meditative reflections—like the robins' eggs or the hummingbird as a “lone angel”—is impressive. I particularly appreciated the lyrical, almost musical quality of the prose, with its internal rhymes and rhythmic flow.

While I liked the poetry overall, I didn’t feel a deep emotional connection with every piece. Some poems resonated more with me than others, and I found myself needing a bit more coherence or depth in a few of the pieces. That said, it’s a collection that invites contemplation and offers moments of serene beauty. It’s a nice read if you enjoy meditative poetry with rich, layered imagery, though I wouldn't say it was life-changing.

A solid 3 ⭐ for its creativity and grace, but I was hoping for a bit more to fully captivate me.