The Alien

This poetry collection is for thosewho suffer from alienationdue to mentalor physical health conditions.For those who areout of touch with themselves unable to find meaning ininterpersonal relationships world affairs or life and death.For those who feel insecure when interacting with others overwhelmed by the sense of rejection loneliness and exclusion.For those whosuffer inequity and abusebecause of their milieux ethnic group sexuality or gender.For those who grieve.--------------------------------------------------------------This collection of poems portrays the complexities of human emotions memories desires and perceptions. The themes depict the torment one faces when trying to reconcile ethical dilemmas and ones own desires. The author brings the readers in touch with the persona of the poem by allowing them to share the characters moments of conflict the relationships they have as well as their perspectives on society and life as a whole. The book touches on sensitive topics including alienation existentialism suicide abuse gender identity sexual orientation feminism domestic violence separation mental and physical illnesses loss and many others.