These poems speak to struggle stemming from both the internal and the external-a collection deeply rooted in the human experience, life philosophies, identity politics, faith, shame, pride, trials, and triumph. The common thread throughout is identity and asks: Who are we? Why are we made to sometimes feel "sub-human?" How does this feeling impact our overall wellness from a physical, emotional, social, and spiritual point-of-view? And most importantly, how do we strive to see the light in people and in ourselves, despite such turmoil-this dichotomy between light and dark. EARLY PRAISE: "Never before have I been so taken by onomatopoeia-do not simply read this collection, but instead listen. - C. M. Tollefson, Cathexis Northwest Press "As if Coltrane and Marcus Aurelius shared their secrets, Carroll's meditations express free and bold cathartic verse." - Samuel Griffin, founder, The Esthetic Apostle "This marvelous collection navigates the desires of humanity with rhythm, repetition, and grace, demonstrating an ambitious orchestration of form on the page." - J. David, poetry editor for Flypaper Magazine