Fractured Paths of Disheartened Minds

By Carlton Rolle

This book of poetry explores the realm of survival. Each poem reflects a point when a person makes a sacrifice in a situation... in many instances for love. It explores what happens when the person holds onto an idea so much that it consumes them. These notions conflict with their core beliefs and eventually forces them to become lost, confused, depraved, changed, and more. Through this conflict: a person adapts to the situation, kills to survive, or a part (or whole) of themself dies.

Eventually so much changes that the person behind the mirror is unrecognizable. Confronting issues of self-image and personal value are brought out. After a while, it implores questions such as: How far are you willing to go? How deep have you sunken? Is it worth it? Should you shun it or learn from the experience?

Treat the book as an instrument to learn from defeating notions of self. The illustrations presented are symbolic portrayals of the poems. Life isn’t always black or white. Most people travel through both colors mixing into shades of grey. To be blind is to see one side or another. To accept and grasp life there must balance. It is my intent to show a glimpse of paths that others have taken.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carlton Rolle
• Release date: Mar 3, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310994838

Carlton Rolle

Carlton Rolle has had the opportunity to observe and live in various lifestyles. These places influenced the core of what made up his value system. Throughout all of the experiences, he began to understand that everyone has a story to tell regardless of their socio-economic, religious, racial, sexual, historically-based beliefs, etc.Carlton graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. He then attained a Master's degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. With life experiences and knowledge from academia to support himself, Carlton began writing for several web-based magazines and blogs. During this time he began to explore writing from several genres. This paved the path towards writing books.In Carlton's life, language and writing became another mode of expression. Writing sets the stage for thoughts and knowledge to be shared. He believes that people who connect with others have greater understanding of themselves. Carlton wants to enrich the world with artistic forms of expression from the mind, body, and soul of an experience.

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