"Now You’ve Seen Me
Naked", is a collection of poetry that describes the
joys and failures of
relationships expressing
Eros and Agape love
incorporating both
feminine and masculine
viewpoints both
inviting and exacting.

“An enlightening and emotionally exploring experience”, is the opinion of internationally renowned poet, Nikki Giovanni of the refreshingly truthful and transparent poetic works of literary newcomer, Renee Crooks in her poetic work entitled, “now You’ve Seen Me naked”. New York born and Florida raised, Renee’ has captured the attention of readers and poets with her honest depiction of self love and relationships.

Blending classic styles and contemporary rhythms,
Now You’ve Seen Me Naked challenges our ideas about
how we view ourselves particularly in the scope of love
and relationships. Referencing the title of her work, the
poet disrobes her very soul to give readers the opportunity
to peer into her own self reflection and analysis.
Now You’ve Seen Me Naked describes the joys and
failures of relationships expressing Eros and Agape love
incorporating both feminine and masculine viewpoints
both inviting and exacting. Divided into Chapters, Now
You’ve Seen Me Naked outlines the work with headings
Entitled, Burlesque, Pastiche and Farrago, which in definition
alone lends to the description of a work that is as raw
as a strip tease and as playful and exaggerated as a satirical
variety show. As unpretentious as its author, Now
You’ve Seen Me Naked is the book for both experienced
readers and those newly introduced to poetry.
Expressing relatable feelings of vulnerability and desperation,
Ms. Crooks explores the human condition in
lines excerpted from her poem “Soliloquy”:

“Can you just bathe me
Wash me so I don’t feel dirty
Like I swam through muddy waters…”

Ms. Crooks examines the spirit with expressions like:
“For the children who ran from the neighborhood dogs
For the same children who still run
from the neighborhood
For my children who run till their
chests feel tight Breath…”
Excerpted from the poem, “Still Born Dreams.”

About her work and her purpose Renee’ explains, “I
live to write. I’ve always felt as though I needed to express
myself through poetry. It’s intimate it’s like reading
a hand-written letter from a loved one which is such a rare
treat in a world of forwarded emails and texts. I love the
intimacy and sincerity of writing, particularly poetry.”

Now You’ve Seen Me Naked can be purchased online
at www.ReneeCrooks.com. A true investment, it is
a book that will place a smile on your face, a tear in your
eye and add an inch to your soul.