Overview
Hollow Semblance is a collection of poems and artwork that explores the themes of nature, existentialism, disillusionment, mental or physical illness, and what it means to heal and start over. I look at the ways a person might try to satisfy their deepest primal urges, without losing control. Conversely, I consider the ways that a person can reject their humanity by self isolating, silencing themselves, and accepting defeat.Some of the poems are inspired by actual events, while others are inspired by imagined scenarios.I spend a lot of time in nature trying to connect with the deepest parts of myself. It is here that I can meditate on singular concepts and build them into a multi-layered poem. I'm typically inspired by a few words or a sentence. I chase this sentence to its end, until I have discovered why I was drawn to it initially. I hope that this book will accompany you on your own journey to self-discovery.Earth Skin"The rough cracked clay of my bodyhas hollowed itself to make a womb for my soul.To cradle the vestiges of a life removedor lost by time, occasionally revealed in dreams.Let the earth hold meand the cicadas sing me to sleep."-Elissia Kimball Feedback about selected poems from Hollow Semblance..."My favorite poem was Earth Skin. It was beautiful and I thank you for sharing this with me. I think your motivators and using creativity to work through life and emotional experiences is wonderful.I wish you great success with your writing career.Best, Jolene"Jolene HaleyLiterary AgentMarsal Lyon Literary Agency LLC "Poetry is such a beautiful art form, and it's incredible to know a local artist like yourself has released such a beautiful project." Marquez Scoggin Project Human X, Art Gallery Carbondale Illinoishttps: //projecthumanx.com "The way you use misdirection at times before the final echo on many of your poems adds to the emotional impact and enchants the reader to take them in more than once."-Bryan P. HughesAuthor of Inspirations, Vol 1Carbondale Il
- | Author: Elissia Michelle Kimball
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Apr 24, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 82 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798809332149
