Unknowable Things

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>a full-length poetry collection by Kerry Trautman.</span></p><p><em>Unknowable Things</em> is a breathtaking collection of poetry by Kerry Trautman that explores the depths of the human experience with stark honesty and unflinching candor. Through evocative and powerful language Trautman masterfully crafts the weight of human existence into poetry that is universal self-reflective and outright beautiful.</p><p><br></p><p>Each poem in this collection is a testament to Trautman's skill at pulling deeper meaning out of the everyday ordinary and her words are written with a smooth polished and tender touch. From start to finish <em>Unknowable Things</em> is seamless with not a word wasted or misplaced.</p><p><br></p><p>This collection is perfect for readers who are looking for poetry that speaks to the human condition in a powerful and relatable way. Whether you are an avid reader of poetry or new to the genre we hope that these words will resonate with you and leave a lasting impression on your heart. So take a moment to slow down and savor each verse allowing the rhythm and imagery to transport you to a world of introspection and self-discovery. We hope you will find solace and inspiration in these pages and that you will return to them again and again as you navigate your own journey through the mysteries of the human experience.</p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ohio born and raised </span><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Kerry Trautman</strong><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is a founder of ToledoPoet.com and the Toledo Poetry Museum page on Facebook which promote Northwest Ohio poetry. Her work has appeared in dozens of anthologies and journals including </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Slippery Elm Free State Review Mock Turtle Zine Paper & Ink Disappointed Housewife Limp Wrist Midwestern Gothic</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> and </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Gasconade Review</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>. Kerry's books are </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Things That Come in Boxes </em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>(King Craft Press 2012) </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>To Have Hoped</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> (Finishing Line Press 2015) </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Artifacts</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> (NightBallet Press 2017) </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>To be Nonchalantly Alive</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> (Kelsay Books 2020) and </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Marilyn: Self-Portrait Oil on Canvas</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> (Gutter Snob Books 2022.)</span></p>