I Am Not Myself

<p>With a rejection of the ‘I’ and an embrace of the ‘i’ this collection of verse makes the bold statement that <em>i am not myself</em>. It is possible that we are the sum total of our experiences but we are certainly not fully formed by them. Transformation is a reality. With great energy and jubilance this book celebrates moments of true virtue and extracts virtues that can be taken from the seemingly mundane. If every moment is a parable and every parable has a profound truth then this book is on the lookout for the profound. Journeying from the deep of <em>Wanting</em> to a heart that is <em>Coming to Come</em> this book observes the lessons of a single life and that of the lives of others in the aim to learn the important lessons of love faith and hope.<br /><br />“Michael Campbell's first selected book of poetry is wonderful to read and a pleasure to experience. In this book Campbell bravely crafts personal "nuggets of time and life". From the moment you read the well-paced "<em>Wanting</em>" through to the sublimely evocative "<em>Elephant Dance</em>" you are held in a world that is warm inviting and intelligently observed. This writing is engagingly maverick technically proficient and celebrates his heritage with pride and energy. I would urge students embarking upon a path in which creative writing is important to them to purchase this book. I look forward to reading more from this exciting poet." - <em>Eli Anderson Master Storyteller Poet & Narrative Coach.  </em><br /><br />“Poetry is an art form testament to a gift not all of us have; Michael has it and uses it to bring to the fore not just his personal thoughts but those of the community from which he comes. This book represents a brilliant start to a writing career I believe will hit great heights.” - <em>Bishop Dr Joe Aldred Churches Together in England/Roehampton University </em></p>