The Alien (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781916211933)

This poetry collection is for those

who suffer from alienation

due to mental

or physical health conditions.

For those who are

out of touch with themselves,

unable to find meaning in

interpersonal relationships,

world affairs,

or life and death.

For those who feel

insecure when interacting with others,

overwhelmed by the sense of rejection,

loneliness and exclusion.

For those who

suffer inequity and abuse

because of their milieux,

ethnic group,

sexuality or gender.

For those who grieve.

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This collection of poems portrays the complexities of human emotions, memories, desires, and perceptions. The themes depict the torment one faces when trying to reconcile ethical dilemmas and one's own desires. The author brings the readers in touch with the persona of the poem by allowing them to share the characters' moments of conflict, the relationships they have, as well as their perspectives on society and life as a whole. The book touches on sensitive topics including alienation, existentialism, suicide, abuse, gender identity, sexual orientation, feminism, domestic violence, separation, mental and physical illnesses, loss, and many others.