Hold Me Tight

Out of the ancient Outer Lands Archipelago off the American East Coast comes a captivating collection of fresh love poems for these modern times by prize-winning story writer, blogger and book maker NG Swett.

Hold Me Tight is a collection of 36 short rhyming poems that will transport you to a place of connection, appreciation and adventure. Each is a glimpse into a scene, a micro-story, and carefully chosen and arranged words from the soul of the poet and the heart of the lover.

Some of the poems soothe with soft whispering words. Some impart witty sweet nothings and remembrances. Some swing dance-like down the page, some set up barricades, and some are numbered lists. Still others are bolder declarations.

The rhymes are the heartbeat of the terribly beautiful island archipelago, still alive and imparting its ancient wisdom today.

Black and white photo illustrations throughout Hold Me Tight have a modern, minimalist aesthetic.

Hold Me Tight is a meditation on spontaneity, simplicity, playfulness and the power of brevity. Its modest size and expert design make it easy to carry and a lovely gift to give.

The poems are short with large print lettering.

From standard to limerick and from haiku to rap, Hold Me Tight plays with various poem types.

Includes a poem about how to write a poem in five easy steps!

• readers of poetry, short stories, flash fiction and novels
• writers, musicians, songwriters, creatives, craftspeople, photographers and artists of all kinds
• couples celebrating anniversary, engagement, wedding
• wedding party reception toastmasters
• birthday
• Valentine's Day
• vacation reading, cafe life, and park bench inspiration
• spiritual holidays, solstices, seasons, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year
• any special occasion of the year

This is not a book of erotic love poems. There is some mention of alcohol. There is some feminist content. Some of the poems are gender neutral.