Welcome to Diary of a Mad Poet
The Website of Author Robin Gabbert.
The day it was supposed to rain, the sky was beautiful.
A New Book of Ekphrastic Poetry
by Robin Gabbert is now Available
Did you know that paintings can tell stories?
Perhaps you did.
But did you know they sometimes tell
secrets as well — whispering
unexpected confidences and tales
to their friends, particularly to poets??
from the Preface
Art & Poems are paired in this book of Poetry that Napa County Poet Laureate Marianne Lyon says, “journey us into painted worlds with words as our guide… in sonorous fashion, much like art songs.“
The Clandestine Life of Paintings in Poems is Now Available
ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FROM READERS’ FAVORITES on 07/01/2023
The Clandestine Life of Paintings in Poems
74 Pages
Reviewed by Melinda Facal
The Clandestine Life of Paintings in Poems by Robin Gabbert shares a stunning and poignant collection of poems based on different forms of art. This creative work reflects on famous works of art, photographs, culture, and art from new artists. The poems and artwork are diverse and at times showcase beauty and mystery while others are haunting or thought-provoking. Gabbert’s poems convey curiosity as well as a sincere interest in and compassion for humanity. The art in this collection is vibrant and stunning as well as quiet and understated. These captivating poems are written from different perspectives, as the art depicted is seen from the point of view of the subject within the painting or with Gabbert offering observations and inquiries about the work.
Robin Gabbert’s The Clandestine Life of Paintings in Poems shares a compelling read of poetry inspired by art. I really enjoyed how these poems encourage contemplation. After reading the rich and descriptive poems, I was often led to reconsider the artwork and discovered details that I had not seen before. I also appreciated how Gabbert shared personal insights in a way that lets the reader develop their own interpretation of the works presented. In “Maria of the Cala Lilies,” readers are invited to consider the source of Maria’s serenity and composure. “Modern Renaissance Gal” prompts readers to consider how the woman in the painting is portrayed as well as how people who appear different are treated in the world. This a highly recommended read.
AND, WHAT THE CRITICS SAID ABOUT DIARY OF A MAD POET….
Diary of a Mad Poet
is the first volume of Poetry published by writer Robin Gabbert.
Robin is a retired lawyer who, for many years, yearned to escape the world of litigation and legal briefs and return to her roots as a Creative Writing Major, particularly to writing poetry.
Since doing so, her poems have been published by Redwood Writers in their 2020 and 2021 Poetry Anthologies, And Yet… and Beyond Distance , and her poem Terri was published by the California Writers Club in their 2020 Literary Review.
Author/Poet Jonah Raskin has this to say about Robin Gabbert’s new book…
“Robin Gabbert’s new book of poems, Diary of a Mad Poet—her first published book—comes out of pain and loss, fire and cancer, but they are also poems of healing and joy, family ties and friendships. Some take place in the far away past, others in the near present. Some experiment with form and the arrangement of words on the page. In one poem the author asks “Has God deserted you?/ Was he ever there to?” All together, Gabbert’s individual poems add up to a portrait of a life lived fully. They offer hope to readers like the author herself who have come through troubles and who delight in the powers of memory and the rigors of the English language.”
Jonah Raskin is the author six poetry chapbooks, including Rock ‘n’ Roll Women.
Poet Les Bernstein says this about Diary of a Mad Poet…
The poems in The Diary of a Mad Poet almost span a lifetime. Robin Gabbert’s voice is vivid and authentic. “A heart already explodes. It bursts with love. With branches reaching in every direction, invisible, yet supporting many.” This collection of poems is honest and tender and … so is the poet.
Les Bernstein author of Borderland, Naked Little Creatures and Amid the Din
“Writing is the painting of the voice.”
Voltaire
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