“Reading Crystal Warren’s collection Predictive Text is
like diving into a forest pool on hot summer’s day but, like all good
pools, shadows lurk. In sparse language Warren takes us on a lyric
journey through distant friendships, telephone calls, writing poetry,
personal rituals, family and, of course, love. The shadows? Loss,
sadness, aloneness, patriarchy, and compassion fatigue. Warren’s deft
handling of these never leaves the reader feeling overwhelmed. A
collection to plunge into, and return to again and again to explore all
its depth.”
