Love Is Pain
Published on 22. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
310 pages
978-1-7363268-7-9 (ISBN)
Description
Welcome, dear reader, to a journey through the tumultuous terrain of the human heart. Within the pages of this anthology, "Love is Pain," we embark on a voyage guided by the courageous voices of poets from every corner of the globe. Together, they weave a tapestry of emotion, exploring the complex interplay between love and pain-the ecstasy of connection, the agony of separation, and the bittersweet symphony of longing and loss. Love, that most beguiling of emotions, holds within its embrace the power to uplift and to devastate, to heal and to wound. It is a paradox-a delicate balance between joy and sorrow, passion and despair. And yet, for all its complexities, love remains an enduring force, shaping our lives in ways both profound and ineffable. In this collection, curated with care and insight by the visionary Brandy Leigh Lane, you will encounter a kaleidoscope of experiences, each poem a glimpse into the depths of the human soul. Through their words, these poets invite us to bear witness to the raw, unfiltered essence of love-to confront the shadows that lurk within our hearts and to celebrate the light that illuminates our darkest hours. As you turn these pages, allow yourself to be swept away by the power of verse, to be moved by the beauty of language and the resonance of shared experience. For within these lines, you will find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone-that love, in all its pain and glory, unites us in our humanity. So, dear reader, open your heart and brace yourself for the journey ahead. For in the exploration of love's complexities, we discover not only the depths of our own emotions but also the profound beauty of the human spirit.
Contributing Authors:
Kimberly LaSusa, Pendraig the Poet, Janaya Stephens, Ismet Diab, Courtney Whittamore, Angela Psalm, Todd Worrell, Billie Jama,
Sara Jama, Ghada Khalil, Maria Thérèse Williams, Reena Doss,
Kalpesh Desai, Michael J. Dennis, Miriam Otto, Vaughn Roste,
Kelsey Annin, Stevie Flood, Brandy Lane
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7363268-7-9 (9781736326879)
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Brandy Lane has lived most of her life in Indiana and Colorado. She published her first book, Where Beautiful Loves, in December 2020 under her imprint Where Beautiful Inks. Just after the release of her first book, she discovered anthologies as an option for publishing and has since had poetry pieces included in over three dozen publications. Publications include Poetry 365 by RDW (both abridged and unabridged editions) for November, December, January, February, March, April, May, and June, and special editions of Creator and Self Portrait editions. Red Penguin Books has published her pieces in 'Tis the Season's, The Flower Shop on the Corner, and The Ocean Waves. Clarendon House Publications published her poems in their Poetica 2 and Poetica 3 anthologies, and her work was also included in Ink Gladiator's Press anthologies of The Rise and Fall of Chimera's and Gray, We Hide our Colors Within. Indie Blu(e) Publishing just published a mental health piece in Through the Looking Glass: Reflecting on Madness and Chaos Within, and their newest anthology, But You Don't Look Sick. 300 South Media Group has published her in As Darkness Falls, Shadow of the Soul, and features her first flash fiction piece in Sunset Rain. Train River Poetry has published her in Poetry 7. She also appears in Who's Who of Emerging Writers by Sweetycat Press. Most recently, she has been published by Harness Magazine in their November issue, and Silent Spark Press Amazing Poetry. Brandy can be found online: on Instagram and Facebook @wherebeautifullives.