Poet's Pain

<p>In his second collection we delve deeper into the mind of poet Kirk Olson.</p> <p>My heart in a realm of pain</br> Mind in a realm of insanity</br> Facade of deep darkness is</br> Concealed by my poetry.</br> From Insomniacs</p> <p>Olson uses language to create a lyrical exploration of love mortality fantasy and madness. His poems are organic and alive his voice honest his style open and engaging.</p> <p>If I lost my sight</br> The last thing I would want to see</br> Is your smile</br> Reminding me</br> Of how beautiful the world can be.</br> From Losses</p> <p>He deals with subjects currently affecting humanity including cancer mental illness financial ruin alcoholism and cyber-bullying. In each poem pain is a raw and visceral reminder of life's intensity each exposing a searing and abrasive hurt.</p> <p>Return to your nightmares and</br> Wake up when you find me there.</br> Call me in your daydreams;</br> I'll whisper horror in your ear.</br> From Dreams of Despair</p> <p>Humanity's innate empathy and strength to overcome despair is a theme woven throughout the collection. Olson has a clear understanding of what it means to carry on.</p>