Poem Collection: More Awakenings in the 21st Century

The second anthology explores the themes of aggression, transgression, progression, and regression, which are not new phenomena and impact worldwide. Aggression can be seen in military might, bullying, body language, war of words, and propaganda. Transgression is prevalent in the political arena, where holding onto power, breaking rules, and exhibiting hubris is endemic. Progression is often counteracted by regression and retrograde outcomes. Civilization should be at its zenith in the 21st century, but the world is in a quandary, waiting for the cavalry to arrive. As a global community, we must ensure that it does.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

The perceived themes of this second anthology, encompassing aggression, transgression, progression, and their opposing force of regression, have profound implications for our world, far from being novel phenomena. Aggression manifests itself in various forms, including military might, bullying, body language, verbal warfare, and propaganda, serving as potent, pervasive, and influential threats or weapons that induce duress. Transgression becomes particularly evident in the political realm, where power-hungry individuals exploit rules, distort the truth, exhibit widespread hubris, and shamelessly evade consequences, undermining the very essence of representative governance. Progression, often interpreted as the advancement and prevalence of good, faces counterbalancing forces of regression and retrograde outcomes driven by the emergence of evil. In the 21st century, civilization should reach its pinnacle, yet the world finds itself in a precarious predicament, eagerly awaiting salvation. As a global community and pioneers of the future, we bear the responsibility to ensure that this desired outcome materializes.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135762