Lost in a Quatrain

Lost in a Quatrain touches on personal experiences of South Africa's historic dark, segregated past as well as explores aspects of cultural indoctrination. 

"This is not flowery poetry or sonnets of love but one woman's voice that speaks for so many."

Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo is a relatable, inspiring, thought-provoking memoir on a journey to becoming, a journey of hope and healing.

Cathartically written over an 18-year period, Lost in a Quatrain is a select collection of deep, must-read, soul-stirring poetry with each poem telling a story that pieces together the puzzle of this crazy, not always romantic, experience we call life . . . 

(Now available in translation - check author/publisher website for details))

Awards & Honours:

•SAIP Awards 2021 - First runner-up, poetry
•GBC Awards 2020 - Top 7 'Most Promising Literary Influencer'
•'Whiplash' - quoted in a debate in the House of Parliament
•'Redolent' - R M Publishing Poetry Contest Runner-Up
•'Pre Natal' - 'Poem of the Day, PoemHunters
•'Within' - Cert. of Excellence: Demo Gog & Everychild Lifeline Foundation International Literary Award
•Author: 'Best New African Poets of 2020 - 2025' series
•Author included in 'Best Emerging Poets of 2019' series
•Silver Star Award - Global Literary Society 2019

REVIEWS:

- "This is not flowery poetry or sonnets of love but one woman's voice that speaks for so many." - Linda McCutcheon, VINE VOICE (USA)

- "One of the most beautiful poetry collections I have read this year was Lost in a Quatrain by South African author and poet Adiela Akoo." - NADA ADEL SOBHI - Poet and former Editor-in-Chief of The Muse, Cairo University (Egypt)

- "When you truly reflect on life, you come up with such creations. I like the way Adiela (Akoo) has weaved simple poetic stories out of the complex strings of life in which humans remain entangled. From social to soul exploration, all has been done and depicted neatly in this poetic beauty. As a poet, I especially relate to the poetry style that is made very understandable, yet churned out of an ocean's depth." - RUCHIKA PAHWA - Poet (India)

- "You are a Tiger Butterfly and this grandma has often been sore! Wise words, deep thoughts, lovely images and through it all shines a loving and perceptive woman. I shall return to it with pleasure and sometimes tears." - DR MARGUERITE POLAND - Award Winning Author of Shades, Sins of Omission, and others (South Africa)

- "A very versatile poet whose poems linger long after you have read them." - DR EDRIS KHAMISSA - International Motivational Speaker, Author, Educator (South Africa)

- "I love this book. It touched my heart." - Robert Gailey, Amazon Reviewer (USA)

- " 'Lost in a Quatrain' by Adiela Akoo hooked me from the very first page . . . For anyone looking to check out some awesome poetry I would highly recommend this one!" - Lee Hall, Author (UK)