Joshua Marcus

Songs of Youth, Songs of Death Joshua Marcus

This book is a collection of poetry I wrote in the 5 years after my mother killed herself. Publishing this as a collection, it tells the story of the introspective journey I went on (and continue to be on) during this time. It should hopefully inspire you to think, inspire you to ask yourself questions, hopefully even question the questions themselves. It's a gritty story told with a brooding tone, there are strong currents of zen and love there for those who wish to see them, alongside valleys of despair and existential panic. I hope this story can provide some catharsis for those in need of it, or nothing, or something else.