Into the Sun

By AJ Rice

Into the Sun is the debut poetry collection by AJ Rice. In Rice's unique style heavy on imagery, metaphor, and narrative, Into the Sun's poems interconnect to form an arcing story-line which explores the depths of depression, delusional thinking, and the fragility of hope.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 14, 2019
• ISBN: 9781543975390

Book preview

Day

Part I

Clear Skies

Running

The horizon in sight

Feet pounding in the sand

Closer with every step

But seeming just as far

Baking in the hot sun

Eyes straight ahead

Never looking back, left, nor right

Blocking out the white noise

Running in place

Chasing the fleeting sun

A New Day

An irresistible allure

An unmatched brightness and glow

An insatiable desire

So visible it feels attainable

Every day I wake up and stare into the sun

Captive to its mysticism

Burnt by its dangerous rays

Blinded to what’s right in front of me

As the sun begins to set, reality starts seeping in

As I watch the sun fade, I’m overcome with emotion

Depressed by the emptiness of the ensuing