The Lost World, The Lost World

Lose yourself in the wisdom and grace of The Lost World, a poetry collection by Celia Drill that delves into our modern reality. Through a series of imagistic prose poems, Drill offers a lyrical portrait of the world we inhabit. With spare yet emotional language, her vivid, rhythmic poems—rich in internal rhyme—explore the spiritual experience of navigating life.The Lost World takes readers on a journey from the material world to a place of transcendence, offering a mysterious and thought-provoking passage through both real and metaphorical landscapes.Kirkus Reviews“Drill explores earthly, celestial, and emotional landscapes in this mystical book of poems.”“This lyrical poetry collection is rich with evocative imagery and emotional depth. Drill’s descriptions are imaginative and unique, from Birds of Paradise as “mouths of wisdom” to a hummingbird as a “lone angel circling.” Drill turns the tiniest detail—like the “blue of unveiled secrets” of robins’ eggs—into a beautiful and mysterious meditation.”Independent Book Review, A Celebration of Indie Books by Elizabeth Zender“Experience tranquility, reflection, and the beauty of the soul with this vibrant poetry collection.”“In ethereal free verse, Drill carries the reader from poem to poem with the soft guidance of someone ushering you into the dreamworld.”“If you like vibrant imagery, the chance for reflection, and poetry that bends the rules, you will find a new favorite with The Lost World.”