Immerse yourself in the dark world of Laurie Martin-Gardner in this collection of nineteen poems and three short stories. Be swept along by the raw and visceral imagery of poems born in the shadows of the heart. Visit the shores of the forbidden and the depths of insanity. Experience eternal power and frightful vengeance. Explore the heights of passion and the depths of despair trapped within these pages. Prepare yourself for a journey in to Gentle Melancholy.