Paris: Bonnie Wiseman Releases First Poetry Collection, Roses des continents

PARIS - Dec. 7, 2024 - PRLog -- A Tribute to Women and Love

Through his poems, Wiseman celebrates women, human beauty, and life itself. The collection delves into love in all its forms: romantic, universal, and self-love. With a poetic style that is both simple and refined, the author highlights the power of love and invites readers to reflect on the beauty of the human soul.
"Roses des continents is, above all, a tribute to women and life," Wiseman stated. "I wanted to offer a bouquet of words that touches hearts and awakens consciousness."

A Poetic Journey Across Three Continents

The title evokes a poetic journey inspired by the author's experiences across three continents: Africa (Abidjan), America (New York), and Europe (Paris). Each poem is a unique "rose," reflecting real or imagined moments of life. Poems such as Afrique, Paris, and Isela illustrate this diversity.

In addition to love, the work invites readers to reflect and seek wisdom, enriching the collection with a meditative depth.

High Praise from Critics

Early readers praise the collection's musicality and originality. Wiseman's poetry, subtle yet powerful, evokes deep emotions without resorting to clichés.
"A tribute to love in all its shades, blending gravity and lightness," says Geneviève Goëtzinger, journalist and president of Agence imaGGe. Professor Josué Guébo highlights that the work is also a reflection on life and time.

Professor David Kittay of Columbia University describes the collection as a brilliant exploration of love's many forms, expressed with nuance and emotion.

About Bonnie Wiseman

Born Serge-Pacome Abonga, Bonnie Wiseman is an Ivorian writer. When his mother passes away in 2023, he decides to honour her by using her name Bonnie, to which he adds Wiseman, the name his friends gave him when he was living in New York. He worked as a French teacher and a journalist on Ivorian national television. Currently based in Paris, he is teaching French literature while completing another master's degree. Rose des continents marks the beginning of a promising literary career.

The book is available online at (https://bonniewiseman.com/) and soon on major platforms. Book signings are scheduled for Paris, France and Abidjan in 2025.