Surreality

I have been on a personal search for faith for many years striving to better understand the meaning and relevance of religion and in doing so perhaps find some comfort. Alongside this I am deeply interested in exploring the complexity of emotions the conflicting ways they affect people and their impact on mental health. Using poetry in a raw personal and honest way I have sought to delve into my own emotional states often writing from deeply uncomfortable places. This book is the result of that journey: a collection that takes the reader through moments of darkness and light. By experimenting with formatting and the structure of some poems I aim to emphasize their content challenge the reader and provoke thought and reflection. Ultimately these poems whether taken individually or as a whole are intended to be relatable rewarding and an uplifting literary experience.