The Poetry and Lyrics of Jay Semko

<p>Jay Semko is a poet and songwriter from Saskatoon best known for his work as bassist/vocalist with <em>The Northern Pikes</em> and as an award-winning solo recording artist and music composer for film and television.</p><p> </p><p>He is also a recovering addict with bipolar disorder who openly shares his experiences with mental health and addiction challenges through his music writing and public speaking. </p><p> </p><p>From the hundreds of poems penned by Jay this book is a selection of original poems and song lyrics exploring his experiences with addiction recovery bipolar disorder faith spirituality love relationships and the abstract realm. </p><p> </p><p>Fans and followers of Jay's work as a songwriter and composer will relate to his words and be drawn in to his world. Jay challenges the reader with a smile and a tear.</p>