{"product_id":"9781491751695","title":"Poet's Pain","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his second collection, we delve deeper into the mind of poet Kirk Olson.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMy heart in a realm of pain, Mind in a realm of insanity, Facade of deep darkness is Concealed by my poetry. From “Insomniacs”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOlson uses language to create a lyrical exploration of love, mortality, fantasy, and madness. His poems are organic and alive, his voice honest, his style open and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf I lost my sight, The last thing I would want to see Is your smile, Reminding me Of how beautiful the world can be. From “Losses”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHe deals with subjects currently affecting humanity, including cancer, mental illness, financial ruin, alcoholism, and cyber-bullying. In each poem, pain is a raw and visceral reminder of life’s intensity, each exposing a searing and abrasive hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eReturn to your nightmares, and Wake up when you find me there. Call me in your daydreams; I’ll whisper horror in your ear. From “Dreams of Despair”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHumanity’s innate empathy and strength to overcome despair is a theme woven throughout the collection. Olson has a clear understanding of what it means to carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131830386928,"sku":"9781491751695","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781491751695_p0.jpg?v=1763659508","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781491751695","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}