Drunk Love Sober Death

At the end of the day, (or night), they are just words. Words can mean everything or they can mean nothing; such is their power. The spoken word, mightier. The whispered word, lighter. Keep your words precious beside you, they will win both wars and gold someday. ⎯ Jade Jackson
Drunk Love Sober Death is a collection of poetry spanning four decades and encompassing four key themes; being drunk, being in love, becoming sober, and dealing with death and grief. Having lost most of my original hand written poetry in a house fire, this book would not have happened without a present I gifted a close friend, which was a handwritten copy of my favourite poems. Despite distance and moving several times, she kept that book of handwritten poetry and posted it back to me, after the housefire.
Seeing those early works, sparked excitement and reminded me, what writing poetry meant to me; pushing me to become the writer I am today.
Essentially this book is a journey, showcasing early works, under the influence of alcohol, whilst later writings, have the clarity of sobriety bringing greater depth and emotion. The loss of a close friend and lover, Jen, brought forth multiple poems expressing confusion and anger, especially because alcohol was the cause of her death.
I could blab all day, but the only way to fully experience Drunk Love Sober Death is to find a cosy spot, immerse yourself, and enjoy. Thanks for checking out my book of poetry.