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Essentia: The Winding Path of the Soul, Selected Poems
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Series: The Passion & Reason Poetry
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ISBN13: 9798262305803
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Each poem becomes a meditation, a lyrical dance between clarity and mystery. Readers encounter verses that balance the ephemeral and the eternal, echoing Zen influences and Giampaolo's abiding reverence for stillness.
The New York Review Those who read and reflect on Essentia: The Winding Path of the Soul, Selected Poems, will realize the ways inner turmoil leads to awakening. This is a precious collection that gives a precious gift.
The New York Review Those who read and reflect on Essentia: The Winding Path of the Soul, Selected Poems, will realize the ways inner turmoil leads to awakening. This is a precious collection that gives a precious gift.
Feathered Quill This collection features selected poems by Joe Giampaolo written in free verse and traditional Japanese forms (haiku, tanka, chöka). Joe weaves topics such as love and metaphysics into his poetry, which is at times lyrical and passionate, and at times ethereal, delicate, and deeply steeped in Zen aesthetics. These poems explore suffering and internal turmoil on the path to spiritual awakening, highlighting the discovery of a deeper existence beyond our conditioning. These poems were all previously published in Joe's first four award-winning collections, Deep Craving, From the Book of Dreams, Metanoia and An Unlikely Sunset. Editorial Reviews of Joe's Poetry (Excerpts) Joe's works stand apart because of their rich blend of intellectual rigor and emotional resonance USA News His beautiful verses cover a myriad of subjects, touching on them all with tenderness and wit. Truly beautiful, and a must-read! Manhattan Book Review Reading Giampaolo's offerings is like reading haiku created by the great Matsuo Bashō. The US Review of Books It's a fantastic poetry collection by a lyrical wordsmith. Readers' Favorite An Unlikely Sunset stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary poetry. BookShelfie Beautiful in its simplicity and bold in its truthfulness. Indies Today The joys and sorrows, challenges, and triumphs of life are highlighted throughout these poems. Readers' Favorite Giampaolo weaves passion, philosophy, and mysticism into a powerful anthology that vividly explores the intricacies of the human experience. BookView Unveiling these poetic reflections in the stark and simple forms of haiku, tanka, and chöka, Giampaolo's mastery of these revered styles is undeniable. Self-Publishing Review Joe Giampaolo crafts a luminous and meditative collection...Elegant, philosophical, and deeply human, this book is both a poetic retreat and a soulful guide for modern readers. Chicago Book Review Awards & Accolades for Joe's Poetry 2026 International Book Awards, Finalist, Contemporary Poetry (Essentia)
2025 London Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Poetry (Metanoia)
2025 American Writing Awards, Finalist, Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2025 Global Book Awards, Bronze Medal, Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2025 BBA, American BookFest, Finalist, Contemporary Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention (From the Book of Dreams)
2023 American Writing Awards, Winner, Contemporary Poetry (Deep Craving)
2023 Literary Titan Book Award, Gold Medal (Deep Craving) The US Review of Books, Five-Star Badge, Recommended Book (An Unlikely Sunset)
Indies Today, Five-Star Badge (Deep Craving)
Readers' Favorite, Five-Star Seal (Deep Craving)
Readers' Favorite, Five-Star Seal (From the Book of Dreams)
BookView, Five-Star Seal (Metanoia)
BookShelfie, Five-Star Seal (An Unlikely Sunset)
2025 London Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Poetry (Metanoia)
2025 American Writing Awards, Finalist, Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2025 Global Book Awards, Bronze Medal, Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2025 BBA, American BookFest, Finalist, Contemporary Poetry (I Have Danced with Angels)
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention (From the Book of Dreams)
2023 American Writing Awards, Winner, Contemporary Poetry (Deep Craving)
2023 Literary Titan Book Award, Gold Medal (Deep Craving) The US Review of Books, Five-Star Badge, Recommended Book (An Unlikely Sunset)
Indies Today, Five-Star Badge (Deep Craving)
Readers' Favorite, Five-Star Seal (Deep Craving)
Readers' Favorite, Five-Star Seal (From the Book of Dreams)
BookView, Five-Star Seal (Metanoia)
BookShelfie, Five-Star Seal (An Unlikely Sunset)
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