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Helium by Rudy Francisco
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Helium (edition 2017)

by Rudy Francisco (Author)

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Helium is the debut poetry collection by internet phenom Rudy Francisco, whose work has defined poetry for a generation of new readers. Rudy's poems and quotes have been viewed and shared millions of times as he has traveled the country and the world performing for sell-out crowds. Helium is filled with work that is simultaneously personal and political, blending love poems, self-reflection, and biting cultural critique on class, race and gender into an unforgettable whole. Ultimately, Rudy's work rises above the chaos to offer a fresh and positive perspective of shared humanity and beauty.

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Title:Helium
Authors:Rudy Francisco (Author)
Info:Button Poetry (2017), 112 pages
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Rating:****1/2
Tags:Non-Fiction, Poetry

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I'm not really into poetry but this was amazing! I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful it was. ( )
  itspaulasenna | Apr 24, 2022 |
A poetry collection about love, heartbreak, discovery, race, racism, and anger. I don't read poetry. To love poetry you must love the language, I merely like the language. I don't know if these are artful, profound, or even good. I can't properly evaluate these poems. I am a poor judge of poetry. But I liked these poems, that read more like statements than poems. More like open thoughts than conclusions. A collection I could get behind. ( )
  stretch | Jul 18, 2021 |
had 2 read this 4 my job.... Aye Carumba man
  freakorlando | May 14, 2020 |
The first half is much better than the second half, but overall a worthwhile read. ( )
  bgramman | May 9, 2020 |
Helium

I Picked Up This Book Because: I ran across the poet randomly on Facebook and have been stalking (what I thought was one poem it’s actually 3 in this book) ever since.

The Characters:

The Story:

Part I:
Rudy insists he is not a love poet in one of his works in this part, If I Was a Love Poet. Rudy is a liar. It has taken me days to get through part one because the notions that he puts forth through his words have been enough to shock me into stillness and a need to reflect on said words. If I can’t be loved half as well as this I’m going to be single forever. (I was already going to be single forever I shouldn’t put that weight on these words)

Part II:
The major theme in part 2 is heartbreak. Relationships that have gone awry. The thoughts and ideas are just as poignant and thoughtful as part one.

Part III:
Life. I am blown away.

Part IV:

I am in awe of the talent represented on these pages. I’d like to wallpaper a room with these poems.

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5 Stars ( )
  bookjunkie57 | Mar 25, 2020 |
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Fiction. Poetry. Romance. HTML:

Helium is the debut poetry collection by internet phenom Rudy Francisco, whose work has defined poetry for a generation of new readers. Rudy's poems and quotes have been viewed and shared millions of times as he has traveled the country and the world performing for sell-out crowds. Helium is filled with work that is simultaneously personal and political, blending love poems, self-reflection, and biting cultural critique on class, race and gender into an unforgettable whole. Ultimately, Rudy's work rises above the chaos to offer a fresh and positive perspective of shared humanity and beauty.

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