I’ll Be Around: A Collection of Poems captures the moments between heartbeats, where the echoes of memories and sorrow linger. Delving deep into life’s complex nature, this collection unravels the intricacies of faith, grief, life, love, loss, and self-reflection. Through hauntingly beautiful verse, new author Toska weaves a tapestry of emotions exploring universal yet deeply personal themes. From the depths of heartbreak and death, the thematic collections in I’ll Be Around offer a resonating reflection of emotions:
- Recognizing Male Grief and Emotional Vulnerability: Challenges societal expectations surrounding male grief, reflecting on the depth of sorrow and vulnerability they are taught to hide.
- Navigating Grief and Loss: Reflects on the journey of grief, including the loss of friends, acknowledging pain while illuminating glimmers of life and hope.
- Contemplating the Meaning of Death: Grapples with mortality and ponders the enigma of death, portraying the eternal dance between fleeting life and death.
- Honoring Fallen Soldiers: Pays tribute to fallen soldiers and departed friends, capturing their resolve and sacrifice by reflecting on the camaraderie and pain left by soldiers’ departure from home, family, and life.
- Seeking Love and Self-Reflection: Explores the search for love amidst pain and longing while navigating the bittersweet complexities of human connection and embracing our flaws.
- Embracing Sadness: Shows how sadness is a natural part of the human experience, inviting readers to find strength in vulnerability and courage in acceptance.
More than a collection of poetry, I’ll Be Around is a testament to the enduring power of words. Readers can feel the echoes of struggles and life in its stanzas. A powerful reminder that there is always a glimmer of light and a promise of life amidst the darkness, Toska invites readers to embark on a journey through the human soul.