The Dichotomy Between Light & Dark

These poems speak to struggle stemming from both the internal and the external--a collection deeply rooted in the human experience life philosophies identity politics faith shame pride trials and triumph. The common thread throughout is identity and asks: Who are we? Why are we made to sometimes feel sub-human? How does this feeling impact our overall wellness from a physical emotional social and spiritual point-of-view? And most importantly how do we strive to see the light in people and in ourselves despite such turmoil--this dichotomy between light and dark.EARLY PRAISE: Never before have I been so taken by onomatopoeia--do not simply read this collection but instead listen. -- C. M. Tollefson Cathexis Northwest PressAs if Coltrane and Marcus Aurelius shared their secrets Carrolls meditations express free and bold cathartic verse. -- Samuel Griffin founder The Esthetic Apostle This marvelous collection navigates the desires of humanity with rhythm repetition and grace demonstrating an ambitious orchestration of form on the page. -- J. David poetry editor for Flypaper Magazine