TheKillosopher Synopsis:
This is my first poetry book, Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile. The introduction says, "Everyone has their own ways of expression. I believe we all have a lot to say, but finding ways to say it is more than half the battle." I wrote this book because, unlike difficult logistics and seemingly sophisticated, scholarly writings, media such as poetry, music, and art often seem to reach immeasurable levels of communication. Personally, I prefer reading things with a bit of "flavor" or that seem to remain open for various interpretations depending on the individual. I am not here to merely argue about the perplexities regarding theism or philosophy, but to be a light to the world and to reach out to those who long to be a part of that light (Matthew 5:14-16). When holding steadfastly onto the wing of Christ, there are countless ways of doing this. I also like creating things that any person can enjoy rather than shielding my work from those who do not already understand the beauty of Christ.
Salomé contains a total of 65 poems written (in lyrical format over the course of several years) and selected by me. Each poem is followed by a very brief word of thought, or direction, sometimes obscure and sometimes obvious, which is vaguely intended to set the atmosphere for that poem. The majority of them focus greatly on the psychology of relationships. That is in many cases exceptionally valuable to individuals during the stage of young adulthood; hence, the suggested age range is teen and up. As social beings it is relevant for one to acknowledge his motives behind the decisions regarding love and truth; when it comes to relationships, whether friendly or romantic or rivalrous, the mystery element, the most wanted, the most sought after, is passion. I know that I would rather a romantic relationship turn into contempt than turn into apathy. The passion in the extremities make it appear as though it once meant something. We grow from hot or cold, but lukewarm is the biggest insult. I would also like to say that the book captures a number of philosophical ideas expressed in my other writings while setting others free, and it answers questions while questioning answers by way of a wordsmith rather than that of a scholar.
