Trial by fire forged by flames is the testimony of Soul, Smoke, and Spirits. This free-verse Erotic collection features a diverse range of poetry forms and content. Readers may explore the material in their respective order, cover to cover, as an epic, following a narrator, or indulge in individual choice selections. Each piece elaborates on the rhetoric of life itself. This book is a journey through consciousness and all that is absurd. To shed light on the inner workings of the human experience, proposing an eccentric perspective.

These inspirations direct the narrative to be shared through the spoken word as a performative piece while permitting a solitary reader to enjoy its content. The ultimate meaning of these works is for the audience to interpret and connect with the writing. Romantically, it will offer a challenge at an interpersonal level. The nature of this piece is paradoxical; It is a unique offering that poses a deeper question. What does it mean to live a life, and is this book living?