Life Lessons and Lyrical Translations of My Soul
The long-awaited first book of poetry by Kiah Morris
“Kiah’s poetry unburdens the reader from a rose-colored façade to show how realness and intimacy are places from which we can thrive. This collection is the perfect starting place to experience Kiah’s seemingly limitless energy as it tours us through love in all its forms and encourages us to dance in the light.” - Shane Lukas, Assaults on the Marathon, Blood for Wings, and Every Ineloquency
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Friends, this collection of poems is my first foray into publishing my work.
These poems are poignant, dark, funny, inspirational and deeply personal. Non-traditional, sometimes prose-like. Not all are appropriate for all audiences and some may trigger deep emotions.
Included are poems about my heartbreaks, my triumphs and the ups and downs of my life. Sharing these stories and my art is an incredibly vulnerable act, and well worth it.
Themes came forth from this work:
Inspiration and Laughter – Poems that explore the challenges of marathon-esque journeys, resilience and rather clumsy sexual themes.
Helpless Romanticism – I love, love. I get sappy and emotional at times.
Love Letters – This is a growing series of pieces inspired by a friendship that began in my youth and spans decades of memories.
Through the Darkness and Into the Light – Pieces that talk about misogyny, violence and the human spirit. This includes special poems I wrote during my trip to Central America with Oxfam, one of which was entered into the Congressional Record.
I Got Ex Issues – Breakups. Heartbreak. Letting go.
The Politics of American Racism – Title says it all.
Spirituality Manifested – The ways I use my gifts as a healer, intuit and human to express my spirituality.
I hope that you will enjoy this collection, and perhaps be inspired to create your own.
