The Limits of Light

We are descendants of the Ancient Greek Gods. At least in that, we, like them, can dream and desire, wield world-shaping forces, be vindictive and myopic, malicious, and indulgent. The stories of the Gods unfolded in glorious detail, perhaps foreshadowing what was to come. The past and present intermingle, refracting the future into a myriad of possibilities. The story of the Gods is the story of us, only the names have changed.

The Islands Are Not Lonely

Many people are living lonely. But as the islands under the rocking sea are connected, we who suffer are also connected to each other if we look into each other more deeply. This poetry is the fruit of an effort to make you feel connected.

The Humanity of Emotion

The Humanity of Emotion is an anthology of poems that explores human emotion through metaphor and personification. By envisioning emotions as representative of a variety of human experiences, the many facets of feelings are acknowledged, welcomed, and understood. Whether connecting with anger, grief, joy, or acceptance, each poem in this collection brings these specific nuances to life. When emotions are experienced in new ways, we can accept new parts of our heart and welcome all parts of ourselves back home.

The Honeybee Rivals the Spring

The Honeybee Rivals the Spring is a poignant collection of poetry that invites you, the reader, on a transformative journey alongside the author. As you traverse the pages, you’ll find your perspective broadening, compelling you to delve into the depths of your own thoughts and emotions. This compilation serves as a supportive companion, empowering you to connect deeply with the vivid portrayals of self-discovery and personal insight. Through its verses, you’re encouraged to embrace a journey of understanding, reflecting on your innermost sentiments and experiences.

The Heartbreak Adventure

The journey of divorce is not an easy one, but usually a necessary one. A profound journey that forces you to look deep within and be truthful and raw in order to be reborn. Avoiding truths, ignoring signs, and suppressing gut instinct will rarely result in finding the path to your authentic self. I quieted my own soul for a very long time until my whole world came crashing down and I could no longer ignore what had been right in front of me all along. The journey was heart-breaking, yet healing, debilitating, yet empowering. I felt deep despair and deep relief all at the same time. My mind, heart, and soul were forced to walk through intense pain. Yet through it all, I also experienced intense joy and soul healing moments. This anthology of poems is about my own Heartbreak Adventure and all the feelings that accompanied me along the way.

The Hardest Part

Life will never be simple for those who experience it, only moments will be easy, and many will be hard. Having negative thoughts is not an unfamiliar experience while going through difficult moments in life, and trying to understand these moments can be even more challenging to manage.

Relief can be found through connecting feelings with others. In this collection, moments of grief, sorrow, and anger are all to be related with as it’s read, alongside the variety of different emotions one might experience being a young female in today’s world. Moments of relation can be found through the strong words and emotion depicted within the work.

Discovering loneliness within difficult times can be frightening for many people, as it’s easy to feel so small in a big world. This offers an understanding that not everyone is alone with their feelings and provides a deeper, more raw view of how dark the mind can be.

The Fume of Fresh Ash

The Fume of Fresh Ash is a story written as open-line poetry about two downward spirals told from the perspectives of a father and son, their voices differentiated by the use of italicized stanzas. The reader heavily follows the father's perspective and watches how the anger that sends him to hell festers even after he's crawled his way out, and we watch a once-good man decay into an insane murderer as his kid tries to find a way to stop him. Find out what happens when a man crawls out of hell, ready to bring his fifteen years of death into the world of the living.

The Fate of the Christmas Tree

The evergreen tree is separated from his family and faces the fate of all Christmas trees. It happens every year as the Christmas season approaches. The trees are decorated with lights and colorful decorations, the center of attention. Then after the season is over the trees are discarded and left in the street for the garbage men to take away. This is a whimsical story of one tree’s journey, a story of magic and miracles. This is a story to delight the child in all of us.

In the spirit of saving the planet and preserving the forests, this is a story to make people aware of saving the trees. Years ago, someone invented the artificial Christmas tree as a way to help protect our forests. Despite this innovation, many people still cut down or purchase real trees each year. Through this story, readers are invited to reflect on the impact of their choices and consider more sustainable traditions.

The Demonic

The purpose of this poetic rendition of the demonic is to reflect the inner conflict between good and evil within a man’s soul. The soul encompasses all elements of good and evil, and those elements remain in constant conflict, vying for dominance. Life itself is defined by the contest between good and evil that plays out within each person. This struggle permeates every facet of existence - families, social circles, business dealings, and judgment calls. It influences all of our decisions and actions. Through vivid metaphor and examined discernment, the ongoing dynamic process of internal conflict and resolution is illuminated for the reader. This telling aims to showcase the complex navigation between light and dark that lives within us all.

The Cracks in My Bones

When I put my hand out

And reached for your smaller, softer hand,

I didn’t expect you to have turned

Your back on me;

To have crushed my soul in one sudden movement.

Why did you turn your back on me?

Even under the sun’s warmth,

You couldn’t see how

Torn, broken, crushed

I was.

You looked right past me,

And suddenly,

I didn’t exist.

How am I supposed to exist

Without you?

How am I supposed to put

One foot in front of the other

And move on?

When all I wanted to do was

Run to you.

My feet were stuck to the ground,

My hands trembling, my eyes watering,

And my heart was breaking.

I never listened to those old love poems,

Yet, you were my love poem.

I just didn’t know it till

You walked away from me.

And those words, those damn words,

Started to choke me.

The Comprehensive Anthology of Early 21st Century Arab Poets

The Comprehensive Anthology of Early 21st Century Arab Poets offers a rich tapestry of voices from the Arab world, transcending borders of geography, history, and culture.

These poets weave a diverse and intricate mosaic that reflects not only the multifaceted Arab realm with its myriad religious, political, and cultural nuances but also showcases them as enlightened, compassionate global citizens.

Dive into this collection and discover the vibrant heart and soul of contemporary Arab poetry.

The Coming of the Train

Embark on a universal voyage through the rich tapestry of human experience, a narrative that mirrors your own life’s saga. This book captures the essence of existence, our collective tales of joy and sorrow, love and loss, and the myriad decisions that shape our days. From the rollercoaster ride of adolescence to the serenity of our twilight years, each chapter resonates with a truth you’ve lived: the thrill of love, the search for self, the grief of goodbyes, and the introspection in life’s quiet moments. The author weaves these shared threads into a story that feels deeply personal, reflecting the shifting landscapes of our lives. Readers will see themselves on these pages, finding comfort, inspiration, and a reflection of their journey in a life that, while unique, is connected by common threads to all. This story promises to tug at your heartstrings, provoke thought, and perhaps draw a tear or a smile, reminding you of the profound simplicity of being human.