Karl Frederick Arriola

Spiritual Poetry in its truest sense – this statement best describes Joseph Spence Sr.’s book entitled Sincerely Speaking Spiritually. Filled with different styles and compositions of poetry making, Spence emphasizes the other side of poetry – simplicity, partnered with reality. The book is an epitome of man’s overflowing feelings in simple words. His poems mirror the faces of mankind’s adoration, contrition, and worship to God. As many of the poets use deep words and metaphorical themes to give color to their poems, Spence takes the palette of simple words yet concrete thoughts, proving that some of the greatest poems come from the simplest ideas. Spence’s poems represent the voice of the faithful, of ordinary people, of the believers, and even of sinners - A special gift not only for Christians but for Humanity. Read the book and you will wonder how YOUR story is written in poems. Five Stars!