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Reflections, Observations and Ode’s… From the Road

A gripping collection of poems scratched out along the road, delineating surreal scenes, epiphanies and moments of painful clarity. The author’s experiential insights extract meaning from a personal altercation with death, periods of doom and demoralization, the euphoria found in lust-colored love, and the feel of calm soaking into the bones. This collection tackles emotionally complex topics with poignancy, humor and philosophical edginess. Part One, Reflections offer authentic interpretations of experiences worthy of investigation, swinging from melancholy and broken to simple sunny and reconciliation. Part Two, Observations 
provide an examination of ingrained assumptions, knocking on doors sheltering controversy and discomfort while also glimpsing mysteries of the transcendent. Part three, Odes pays homage to those who’ve assisted in shaping the author’s pursuit of purpose, self-awareness and a capacity to see best in others. The collection closes with Nolan’s Poem… a piece inspired by real events, offering a peek into the forthcoming novel: On Troubled Roads to Everywhere…