Lost in a Quatrain

Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo touches on personal experiences of South Africa’s historic dark, segregated past as well as explores aspects of cultural indoctrination.'This is not flowery poetry or sonnets of love but one woman’s voice that speaks for so many.' 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 an 18-year period, 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 . . . (Most of the poems in the collection were initially never intended for publishing but written for the poet’s eyes only in a cathartic attempt to make sense of the world. It was only after being persuaded by a former English teacher, at a fateful meeting decades later, that thoughts of publishing some of the poems as a collection were planted.)With just 48 poems that read like short stories, Lost in a Quatrain is a quick, but deeply contemplative read. Available in translation - visit author/publisher website for details. Awards & Honours:SAIP Awards 2021 - First runner-up, poetryGBC Awards 2020 - Top 7 ’Most Promising Literary Influencer’Whiplash’ - quoted in the House of Parliament’Redolent’ - R M Publishing Poetry Contest Runner-Up’Pre Natal’ - ’Poem of the Day, PoemHunters’Within’ - Cert. of Excellence: Demo Gog & Everychild Lifeline Foundation International Literary AwardAuthor: ’Best New African Poets of 2020 to 2025’ seriesAuthor included in ’Best Emerging Poets of 2019’ seriesSilver Star Award - Global Literary Society 2019 Reviews:'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 - Best Selling Author of Shades'A very versatile poet whose poems linger long after you have read them.' - EDRIS KHAMISSA - International Motivational Speaker, Author'One of the most beautiful poetry collections I’ve 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.' - NADA ADEL SOBHI - Poet and former Editor-in-Chief of 'The Muse', Cairo University'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/Author 'This is not flowery poetry or sonnets of love but one woman’s voice that speaks for so many.' - Linda McCutcheon, VINE VOICE (USA)