Cold July

This anthology offers a provocative and compelling journey through the human experience, exploring themes of anticipation, isolation, identity, and the mundane transforming into the profound. From the haunting "Expectant Fool" to the desolate "The Lonely Mariner," and the multifaceted "Hope Lives in the West," each poem delves into the depths of emotion and thought.
The collection confronts unsettling self-awareness in "Unnamed 0", grapples with loss and reflection in "Dead in Paris" and "Crossing the Byway", and ponders grand questions of life and death in "Tourist in Eternity". It navigates inner turmoil in "Incoming Lull" and "Travelling Without Moving", and uncovers the weight of forgotten narratives in "Keeper of the Hollowed Tome".
Experience the cynical introspection of "Not a Haiku", the bittersweet nostalgia of "A Lost Summer", and the unsettling vignettes of "Sweep Stakes". The complex interplay of desire and destruction is explored in "My Eros and Thanatos", while "The Greener Grass" offers stark observations of human folly.
The "Aftermath" series provides an intimate look at connection and separation , and internal struggles are explored in "Contention". Visceral communication is depicted in "You Called", and an alluring darkness permeates "Dark Fire".
The collection extends into expansive contemplation with "Staring Blankly Across the Ages", sensory paradox with "Sun Beam", and chilling finality with "Cold July". It invites readers to find liberation in meaning with "It is" and offers unique perspectives on time and memory in "Echoes".
Unsettling intimacy characterizes "At Lunch", and raw rage defines "These Days". Societal structures are reflected in "Undulating Field" , while "On the bridge" ponders time and destiny. "The City and I" paints a vivid picture of urban existence.
The "Writer's block" series provides an introspective look at the creative process. Human nature is observed through "The Watcher", and consumerism is navigated in "At the Mall". Finally, the collection confronts unanswerable questions in "Something" and "Where Do We Go When", laments fallen ideals in "Weaver's Lament", and explores the weight of choice in "The Raven's Flight". The anthology concludes with evocative imagery in "On the Lily Pond", poignant remembrance in "This Girl", and the enduring pain of "Distant Sores". This collection is a compelling and thought-provoking read, designed to challenge perceptions and resonate deeply with readers.