Touched

Ian Marriotts poems explore the experience of living with long-term, severe mental states, as a form of modern Purgatory, escaping the grasping jaws of Inferno and stumbling towards a rarefied Paradiso. They inhabit and observe nature, working in the area of instress, with a calm, contained, and precise voice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2022
Publisher: Cinnamon Press

The author delves into the profound and challenging realm of enduring severe mental states in this pamphlet, accompanied by brief lyrics. Rather than seeking refuge in medical diagnoses, it emerges as an urgent journey of healing and self-discovery for the wounded and conflicted soul. This transformative experience can be likened to a modern-day Purgatory, a passage from the fiery depths of Inferno towards a rarefied yet earthy Paradiso.

Ian Marriotts remarkable poems seamlessly blend observation and introspection, capturing the essence of the human condition. They dwell in the realm of what Hopkins referred to as "instress," where the voice exudes a calm, contained, and precise demeanor, akin to observing a Pond Skater with its delicate balance on the thin meniscus of ice. The poems themselves seem to tremble upon the water of their visionary imagery.

Through his poetic lens, Marriotts explores the complexities of the human experience, unearthing the depths of pain, resilience, and the search for meaning. His words resonate with a universal truth, touching the hearts of readers and offering solace in the face of adversity. This pamphlet serves as a testament to the power of poetry to heal, inspire, and illuminate the human condition, providing a glimpse into the intricate tapestry of the soul's journey.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 147 x 208 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788641364