The Shoebox Poet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781494778255)

The Shoebox Poet is a collection of poems shaped by memory-things held onto too long, things lost too quickly, and the moments that refuse to fade.

In this deeply personal book, Clarence Plank II writes about love, grief, regret, and acceptance with a restrained, clear voice that avoids sentimentality while still cutting close to the bone. These poems don't offer easy answers; instead, they sit with emotion, allowing it to exist as it is-unfinished, unresolved, human.

Like its title suggests, The Shoebox Poet feels like opening a box of old letters and photographs: fragments of a life, moments once lived, and feelings revisited through language. It's poetry for readers who value honesty over polish and connection over performance.

This book serves as a companion to the author's earlier work, Finding Peace Within the Storm, continuing a journey through reflection and emotional resilience.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Contemporary, confessional-style poetry.

• Themes of loss, love, memory, and healing

• .Quiet, introspective writing that lingers.