"Giampaolo has once again created a collection of gems that will surely follow the footsteps of his first, Deep Craving. His beautiful verses cover a myriad of subjects, touching on them all with tenderness and wit. Truly beautiful, and a must-read!"
-- Jo Niederhoff ~ Manhattan Book Review

"Very emotive poetry that raises existential questions that truly matter. Giampaolo’s poetry also suggests answers through the use of refined metaphors and images...Very enjoyable and accessible poetry."
-- John P. Portelli ~ University professor, poet and fiction writer

"Each poem tells its own story and is written in a way that allows your imagination, thoughts, and memories to flow."
-- Cheryl P Rupe ~ Readers' Favorite

-- Five-Star Seal, Readers' Favorite, 2024
-- 2024 Los Angeles Book Festival, Finalist, Contemporary Poetry

From the Book of Dreams is Joe Giampaolo’s second collection of poems. The author offers the reader a series of poems dedicated to love, passion, social justice, and speculative metaphysics. The reader will also find a selection of poems that celebrate some of Joe’s favourite holiday destinations and 17 Haiku and Tanka, composed in the traditional 5-7-5 and 5-7-5-7-7 syllable formats, as a tribute to these two ancient forms of Japanese poetry.

Joe’s poetry is in free verse with a moderate use of literary devices and techniques such as compression, repetition, imagery, personification, and similes - Revised June 2025.