Sunshine and Concrete
“Sunshine and Concrete” by Lynda La Rose is a debut poetry collection published by World Stage Press in February 2022. This 104-page book presents a vivid exploration of contrasting experiences, weaving together themes of nostalgia and contemporary challenges. Through a series of poems, La Rose captures the essence of summer, childhood memories, and the vibrant details of everyday life, while also addressing significant issues such as pandemic survival and political corruption.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion in “Sunshine and Concrete,” as La Rose juxtaposes lighthearted moments with deeper societal reflections. The collection invites contemplation on the dichotomies of life, from joyful celebrations to the harsh realities of the present. With a focus on personal and collective experiences, this work showcases the unique voice of a woman author navigating the complexities of both past and present.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Sunshine and Concrete is a book that will take you high as the sky with poems about the magic of summer, curry cooking in a coal black pot, grade school parties back in the day, nightclubbing in L.A. and the simple beauty of apricots. The poems will also smack you down on the ground with tales of pandemic survival, racism, insurrection and wanton political corruption. Dichotomies exist in this book, and they both hold hands.”
In her debut book, “Sunshine and Concrete”, Lynda La Rose delivers a passionate ensemble of visually enchanting poetry filled with flavor and color, from the innocent viewpoint of a child of the seventies, to a politically driven, artistic woman’s point of view in the present tense. Lynda paints a colorful, poetic photo album that is filled with childhood memories, as well as, a reflection of the ills of today’s world by delivering a first hand account of the 2020 pandemic.
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