<p>These poems speak to struggle stemming from both the internal and the external&mdash;a collection deeply rooted in the human experience, life philosophies, identity politics, faith, shame, pride, trials, and triumph. The common thread throughout is identity and asks: Who are we? Why are we made to sometimes feel 'sub-human?' How does this feeling impact our overall wellness from a physical, emotional, social, and spiritual point-of-view? And most importantly, how do we strive to see the light in people and in ourselves, despite such turmoil&mdash;this <em>dichotomy between light and dark.</em></p><p><strong>EARLY PRAISE:</strong></p><p>&ldquo;Never before have I been so taken by onomatopoeia&mdash;do not simply read this collection, but instead <em>listen</em>.&nbsp;&mdash; C. M. Tollefson, <em>Cathexis Northwest Press</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&ldquo;As if Coltrane and Marcus Aurelius shared their secrets, Carroll&rsquo;s meditations express free and bold cathartic verse.&rdquo; &mdash; Samuel Griffin, founder, <em>The Esthetic Apostle </em></p><p><em>&ldquo;</em>This marvelous collection navigates the desires of humanity with rhythm, repetition, and grace, demonstrating an ambitious orchestration of form on the page.&rdquo; &mdash; J. David, poetry editor for <em>Flypaper Magazine</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>