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Step into the poetic realm of this captivating chapbook, where the pandemic comes alive through personal narratives, myths, and stories. Delve into the complexities of fatherhood, the impact of concussions, and the enigmatic dance of love. Reflect on government, faith, and the emotions that define this unprecedented time. Within these pages, find solace, understanding, and inspiration that will linger long after you close the book. Let these verses illuminate your spirit and guide you towards hope and healing.
Every evil has an origin...
In the Lord's year 1303, a holy order of knights faces the brink of extinction. Their holy crusade falters as a fiendish monster from beyond the mist decimates their numbers. In desperation, the Knights Templar dispatch a unit to find an ancient relic hoping to tip the scales in the battle against the forces of darkness. Sir Marcus Le'heroux bravely leads the knights into the Hungarian wilderness, but when the weapon he finds buried in the Mátra Mountains turns out to be an awakened Soulstealer, he faces much more than he bargained for. Will the Order's new weapon prove to be more monster than man?
Embark on the thrilling origin story of the death eater Oxivius Soulforge from the Baku Trilogy. Before being shaped by the Witch of Endor into the master of necromantic arts, he walked the earth as Soulstealer.
Turn off the Lights is a combined work of poetry that includes all the poems from my first chapbook, Owl’s Moonlight. It is a collection of poetry dating back to my teenage years that covers a variety of themes including love, heartbreak, pain, depression, mental health, and concussions. In essence, this is a second edition.
Growing up there was an unwritten rule that men should not express their feelings. As a teenager it is rather difficult to keep your emotions bottled up. You are navigating the social realm of high school and learning who you are. Why poetry?
I hit some rocky moments in high school that my English teacher noticed. He would frequently give me heck for declining grades and slacking off. The best piece of advice he gave me was about my feelings and writing. He told me that as men, we may not share our feelings with others very often, but there is nothing stopping us from writing to ourselves. Write poetry. Reflect on your work each year. You will learn a great deal about yourself, especially when you are older.
Make a cup of coffee and dive in.
Red Pill Rhymes is a collection of poems and rhyming stories that takes the reader down a journey through the inner workings of the mind and soul, eventually arriving at a truth and awakening about themselves and the world. It is the shedding of identity, and self-realization of how to overcome challenges, while blowing the lid off our own perceived realities. Very honest in its tone, Red Pill Rhymes touches upon topics such as anxiety, trauma, spirituality, politics, creativity, government, media, and much more. It ultimately asks of the reader one key question...'are you awake?'