Böcker av Brennan Kenneth Brown

The Weight of Yr Heart is an collection of thirty-seven love poems from emerging poet Brennan Kenneth Brown. Centered around a transcendental love for his partner Connie, this chapbook of poems examines the tender complexities of relationships through surreal imagery and vulnerability.Brown's spare yet resonant verses chart the topography of devotion-moments of joy, desire, doubt, comfort, and more. Poems such as "gravity," "inheritance," and "a brief guide to poetry" offer glimpses into the way romantic connection shapes identity and purpose. While pieces including "the pleasures of being unknown" and "finding God @ foothills medical centre" explore how love provides shelter amid life's storms. These love letters are steeped in symbolism, weaving themes of fate, gravity, and more. In "Her Many Roles," he pens "She is a soft anchor & flyfish- & my walls are within a tempestuous sea / where i lose everything i don't need." An intimate waltz unfolds in "The Dance, the Dance," as "do our bodies know the rhythm? the dance / of love and longing & no need for language". Brown lays bare romantic philosophies, proclaiming "we were not created / to be the last of our species" and "there is so much more love poetry left to write" ("The Anatomy of Obsession").Brown's poems feel both timeless and urgently present. His playful wit and turn of phrase in works like "the importance of pun names" balance exquisitely captured emotional nuance. Through it all, Brown returns again and again to his anchoring love for Connie.The Weight of Yr Heart is a melodic, bittersweet ode made all the more poignant for its ephemerality-love as butterfly wings, gossamer yet heavy with meaning. Fans of Pablo Neruda, Billy-Ray Belcourt, and Dionne Brand are sure to connect with Brown's raw, relatable verses on the most fundamental of human bonds. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brennan Kenneth Brown is currently a 27-year-old Queer Métis poet, essayist, & university undergraduate. In the past, he has worked as a hospice cook, content strategist, & FOSS web developer. Brown was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba & currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. He has previously written for Beeminder, the Writing Co-operative, & data science publications. Brown is also the founder of the Write Club at Mount Royal University, a creative writing collective dedicated to building good community around local storytelling & fostering voice & identity. For more information on the author as well as updates on future writings, please contact him at editor@writeclub.ca or visit his website, https: //bkpoetry.com/.

Introducing "Sanctuary Nest", a powerful debut chapbook by Connie Yu that explores the human experience of trauma, love, and finding solace. Divided into five distinct sections, this poetry collection takes readers on a journey through the author's life as a Calgarian and Hong Konger.The first section, "Those Early Perils", sets the tone with "Whirring of the Airplane" and "Those Years", showcasing the author's vulnerability and strength in facing adversity.Moving on to "Hardship of The Home and Soul", the second section of the chapbook, readers are taken on a vivid journey through "The Rabbit and The Fever Dream", "Roman Giants and Russian Oligarchs", "Skylarks", "Copper Fixiation", "A Jar of Feathers", and "Origami Cranes". Through these powerful poems, the author explores the complexities of the human soul and the challenges that come with finding one's place in the world.The third section, "Into The Rivers", takes a contemplative turn, with poems such as "Earl Grey Tea" and "Dandelion Neck" exploring the beauty and wonder of nature.In "Guardian of The Home", the fourth section of the chapbook, readers are invited to explore the author's personal journey through "Vagabond Soul" and "The Winter's Cicadas", delving deep into the heart of the human experience.Finally, the chapbook concludes with "Sanctuary Nest", a section that captures the joy and beauty of life with poems such as "Peanut Butter: The Talented Cat", "Mall Break", "Lover's Scooter Ride", "Gizzard: The Wizard", and "Last Minute Dinner Plans".Connie Yu's "Sanctuary Nest" is a captivating and powerful debut chapbook that is not to be missed. With its raw honesty, heartfelt emotion, and beautiful imagery, this collection of poems is sure to leave readers feeling both inspired and deeply moved.ABOUT THE AUTHORConnie Yu is a 26-year-old poet and social worker residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is currently pursuing a degree in sociology at Mount Royal University. Along with her love for poetry, Connie enjoys capturing the beauty of the world through photography. Her poems often reflect her observations on the human experience and the emotions that come with it. Yu dedicates her life to helping people and animals of all kinds. When she isn't writing, Yu enjoys art galleries, rock climbing, and very long baths.