Customer Reviews:

• "I absolutely loved the story these poems tell, the magic sense of a place. I read Bayou Moon quickly and then went back to savor it. I want to hear more about the quirky characters. Who wouldn't fall in love with the girl in black shorts?" - S. Churchill

• "I loved visiting Bayou Moon, rich with real people who could not have known how quirky and precious they and their stories truly are. I went back and forth between laughing and crying for the child who holds up others in a place that burns and shines". - Kathleen Adcock

• "Take a trip to the Bayou and you won't regret it. Sharlie West creates incredible images with her words. I fell in love with Haddie Mae, Aunty Bess and rest of the characters that appear so lively in these poems. Thanks Sharlie for taking me into your southern world." - David Cockrell

• "Sharlie West's chapbook, Bayou Moon, is a wonderful book written from the standpoint of the poet as a child in the midst of an adult community and group of kids. The poems recount her experiences and draw the characters with a sure hand. The poems are often humorous and always vivid and beautiful. I will be rereading this book for a long time." Phyllis Berman

• "I loved "Bayou Moon" and wanted there to be many more pages to savor. The imagery is wonderful, and the details richly delicious. By the end of the book, one has a total feel for the place and time. And so many interesting characters to meet along the way....like Faye, and Auntie Bess. I look forward to reading more of Ms. West's poetry. Thank you, Bayou girl!" - Karen McCaney