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Poetry: Volume 3 - Natural History (Collections of Poetry) Kindle Edition

by Tom Benson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
A collection of 45 poems which are based on a mixture of fact, insight and imagination. The main aim as always is to entertain but some of the pieces may prove educational.
If you enjoy reading about the wild world around us I'm sure you'll enjoy this collection. Once again I've introduced the idea of 'serial' poetry and here I believe the subject matter lends itself well to such a thing. For example, there is a set of five poems on 'Big Cats' and four on 'Survival'.
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    Collections of Poetry
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    November 15, 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CIO34AY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tom Benson; 30221st edition (November 15, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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In 1969 at the age of 17, Tom left his native Glasgow to join the British Army. Tom’s military career spanned from 1969 to 1992. He followed this with a career in Retail Management, in which he was employed from 1992 to 2012.

Tom has been writing since 2007.

He has published novels, anthologies of short stories, a five-part novel, a variety of erotica books, and a series of genre-based poetry.

Tom is presently working on more novels.

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  • Patrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Collection
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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    I have read several novels by Tom Benson, all of which I enjoyed so I took a dip into his world of poetry knowing I would be in safe hands. I literally picked this up just the other day and shipped it to the top of my reading list as I knew it would be a quick read and I was glad I did. Great fun in poems like Lovely pair and A Captain’s Log and indeed lovely humorous observation pieces throughout. Never taking things too seriously, here is a selection of poems for the everyman to enjoy. A writer clearly writing for the pleasure of the craft, each poem a mini tale well-conceived, entertaining always and sometimes just a little melancholic – but not too much. Overall a really fun collection. Pick this up if you enjoy poetry and then go find any number of Tom’s excellent novels.
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  • Robert
    4.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU CARE
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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    If you like rhyming poetry and wild animals, care about our world and our relationship with earth besides being takers, you should read this book of 45 poems...unique in its approach and thoughts.
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  • RuddersReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A broad and poetic account of our magnificent natural world...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014
    Another considerable work of poetry from Tom Benson. 'All things great and small,' to quote the title of one of Tom Benson's poems in this anthology of nature themed poetry, and a good description of this anthology. From the title one might have expected a lot of poetic prose about trees and flowers and the beauty and magnificence of Mother Nature, and whilst there are elements of that, what the reader mostly gets is, instead, some of the most poignant and insightful accounts of just about every creature to walk the earth, from the elephants and lions of the Serengeti right down to the plankton of the sea.

    Many of the poems centre on the struggles that exist in nature, of the battles for survival between the earth's competing species, many of which that would not be out of place on the blood soaked sand of a gladiatorial arena - between the carnivores and the herbivores, the hunters and the prey, and between life itself and the environments in which it must survive, but most off all, nature's struggle with man and his determination to kill everything about him.

    Moving on into the second half of the anthology, the reader finds a softer side to nature too; of its beauty and the gentle rhythms and cycles essential to its continuation, much of which will resonate with anyone who simply enjoys being immersed in the great outdoors. But even in this softer side, there are gentle - and not so gentle - reminders of how much we all have to lose through our over exploitation of the planet's resources:

    They'll wonder how it went so wrong
    It didn't take mankind too long

    We've destroyed inheritance
    With evolution, there's one chance

    There are also some nice moments of humour as the following quote highlights:

    To summarize, I've loved all that
    Living life as a cat
    Next time I'll be a rabbit
    'cause I know their favourite habit...

    As in previous anthologies, Tom Benson stays within the traditional poetic structures, but still manages to combine them with his own style of prose, each poem telling a unique story. What I also like about his style of poetry is that whilst it maintains a degree of rhyme throughout, at no point does it ever feel contrived to achieve this.

    A first class collection of poetry that not only entertains, but one that might well provoke further thought on 'man' and his relationship with the environment and the other species with which he shares this planet.

    * I bought this book via amazon.co.uk, hence it not appearing here as a verified purchase...
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  • Sarah Stuart - Readers' Favorite Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Poetic Plea for Mercy in a Careless World
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
    I like Tom Benson’s poetry; it rhymes and yet the rhythm and pace vary more than many offerings by freestyle poets. There’s a sense of urgency running through the wildlife verses; animals are aware of many dangers, but sadly often not the greatest – man. Nobody who reads them can fail to condemn those who kill for sport or financial gain. It’s a subject that invariably infuriates me, so I was ready for breaks, and I got them. My absolute favourite is Mountain Stream, but I also enjoyed the surprise hidden under the title Shooting Big Cats.
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  • SK Holmesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Survival is the Key
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2016
    "Natural History, An Anthology of Poetry, Volume 3," by Tom Benson is at turns poignant, thought provoking, and humorous. The collection includes three bonus poems from Volume 4 ("Military Matters"). "Call to the Wild" has a humorous twist when the dreamer awakens suddenly. Survival is a strong theme in many of the poems, including "Africa by Season" and "African Matriarch". In "Fox Cub Toddler", our young adventurer sets off to see the world with not unsurprising results. Two of my favorites, "Derwent Water" and "River Clyde", are tours of those locales. "Hamsterley Forest" is a botanical of tress that I could have used as a primer when I was earning my Girl Scout badge for Trees. :-) With the bonus material, if you ever plan to be a fighter pilot, check out "To Kill or Capture" for a checklist of how to make that decision. :-)

    [This review is based on text from an advanced review copy, but is presumed to be the same as the released book.]
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  • Serenity...
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life Cycle!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
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    I truly enjoyed reading these poems. The "beautiful, but Deadly snow" rings true in Vermont where I reside.

    There is a lot of wisdom in this one about our limited resources and to stop wasting them.

    I liked the quote "With evolution, there's only one chance".

    Highly recommended!
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  • Melanie P Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars National Geographic...Cadence style
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
    Great book of poetry. The detailed descriptions created in a poetic rhythm made me feel like I was watching a National Geographic documentary rather than reading a series of poems. Each one is just a little bit different, but clearly depicts the various aspects contained in nature. Fight or flight, battles of survival, hunter vs. prey, and even environment vs. man. The author has masterfully described characteristics, scenery and movement in such a way that each poem seems to actually come to life on the page. This is a great investment if you like nature and wildlife or just feel like taking a break to be entertained.

    ***I received a copy of this book for free during an author promo but at any price, it is a great value for the money***
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  • RuddersReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A broad and poetic account our magnificent natural world...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2014
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    Another considerable work of poetry from Tom Benson. 'All things great and small,' to quote the title of one of Tom Benson's poems in this anthology of nature themed poetry, and a good description of this anthology. From the title one might have expected a lot of poetic prose about trees and flowers and the beauty and magnificence of Mother Nature, and whilst there are elements of that, what the reader mostly gets is, instead, some of the most poignant and insightful accounts of just about every creature to walk the earth, from the elephants and lions of the Serengeti right down to the plankton of the sea.

    Many of the poems centre on the struggles that exist in nature, of the battles for survival between the earth's competing species, many of which that would not be out of place on the blood soaked sand of a gladiatorial arena - between the carnivores and the herbivores, the hunters and the prey, and between life itself and the environments in which it must survive, but most off all, nature's struggle with man and his determination to kill everything about him.

    Moving on into the second half of the anthology, the reader finds a softer side to nature too; of its beauty and the gentle rhythms and cycles essential to its continuation, much of which will resonate with anyone who simply enjoys being immersed in the great outdoors. But even in this softer side, there are gentle - and not so gentle - reminders of how much we all have to lose through our over exploitation of the planet's resources:

    They'll wonder how it went so wrong
    It didn't take mankind too long

    We've destroyed inheritance
    With evolution, there's one chance

    There are also some nice moments of humour as the following quote highlights:

    To summarize, I've loved all that
    Living life as a cat
    Next time I'll be a rabbit
    'cause I know their favourite habit...

    As in previous anthologies, Tom Benson stays within the traditional poetic structures, but still manages to combine them with his own style of prose, each poem telling a unique story. What I also like about his style of poetry is that whilst it maintains a degree of rhyme throughout, at no point does it ever feel contrived to achieve this.

    A first class collection of poetry that not only entertains, but one that might well provoke further thought on 'man' and his relationship with the environment and the other species with which he shares this planet.
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  • Penny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great poems
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2015
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    Natural History is a great book of rhyming poems by Tom Benson. There are forty-five poems for less than £1, so it’s very good value for money.
    Within these poems there are messages to mankind about how the world’s resources are being wasted and how we need to treat animals better.
    The reader can pick up factual information from many of the poems, e.g. in ‘Big Cats 1 - Cheetah.
    In the poem ‘Fox Cub Toddler’ a narrative style is used about a young cub, who goes exploring, without his mother’s permission. He doesn’t seem to learn the lesson.
    There’s a wonderful variety of subjects: poems about diving or climbing to poems about The Lake District, The Arctic, The Desert or The Jungle.
    If you like the ‘Natural World’, then you are in for a real treat with these poems.
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  • Sarah Stuart - Readers' Favorite Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Poetic Plea for Mercy in a Careless World
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    I like Tom Benson’s poetry; it rhymes and yet the rhythm and pace vary more than many offerings by freestyle poets. There’s a sense of urgency running through the wildlife verses; animals are aware of many dangers, but sadly often not the greatest – man. Nobody who reads them can fail to condemn those who kill for sport or financial gain. It’s a subject that invariably infuriates me, so I was ready for breaks, and I got them. My absolute favourite is Mountain Stream, but I also enjoyed the surprise hidden under the title Shooting Big Cats.
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