Dark Horse – Michèle Betty

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Dark Horse by Michèle Betty is a compelling South African poetry collection that delves deep into the human soul. Winner of the 2023 South African Literary Award for Poetry, this acclaimed volume explores themes of loss, grief, acceptance, and spiritual insight across three sections: Verso, Inversus, and Verbatim. Betty’s poems are finely tuned, painting both external and internal landscapes with precision and emotional depth, making the reader reflect on the symmetry between pain and healing.

With lyrical mastery and profound perception, Dark Horse is Betty’s second poetry collection, following her debut Metaphysical Balm. The work has also been recognised as a finalist in the Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry and the National Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences Awards, cementing Betty’s reputation as one of South Africa’s most talented contemporary poets.

Dark Horse is perfect for readers who appreciate modern poetry that marries emotional intensity with philosophical reflection.