Bonfire Of Dreams EBook

By Mariano Rigby Jr and Jaheim Wallace Enterprises

A collection of poems and short stories that delve into the mind of a young man facing the horrors of the modern world as he clings to hope, the Bonfire of dreams. The collection shines a light on mental health and the problems society has towards teens and young adults aswell as nihilistic themes. The world is a dark place, won’t you cling to the Bonfire of Dreams?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jaheim Wallace Enterprises
• Release date: Sep 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9781513690438

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Acknowledgments

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1. First, I would like to thank God for all he has done for me and all he’s about to do in my life.

I want to thank my parents Mariano Rigby Sr. and Alexia Buckles, for their undying love and support. I love you both, and I appreciate your sacrifices.

The completion of this project would not have been fulfilled without the support of my language teachers, Ms. Chanise Bailey, Mr. Marcel Gibson, and Ms. Deandra Dorsette whose lessons have brought me thus far. I would also like to thank my editor and publisher, Jaheim Wallace, for his patience and inspiration.

Finally, I would like to thank my family and friends who motivated me along the way; your encouragement is appreciated.  

Preface

Have you ever felt that smoldering warmth?

The undying passion of one's inner self.

The sole reason for your existence.

What did it feel like?

A fiery dystopia or a dying flame?

Or perhaps, a bonfire.

A bonfire filled with dreamers

All cursed with nihilism and depression

Young people, stabbed by the dagger of regret

Clinging to the fire of hope

Clinging to purpose

Does the flame feel good?

Does it terrify you?

Of course not

It comforts you

It rejuvenates your soul

Makes you whole

So embrace the bonfire

Embrace fantasy

Forget the mundane

And escape reality

Importance of Fathers

Reared in matriarchy

Absent of a father

Unclear of his identity

Unfamiliar with the prospect of masculinity

How is he supposed to lead?

When no one was there to show him

How is he supposed to be a man?

When he’s surrounded by women

So is he right to sought out a father figure?

Should he join a gang to feel loved?

Or should he contain his feelings

And await eruption

Does he deserve a father?

Does he deserve an Im proud of you son

Or should he just drift until he reproduces

And starts the cycle all over again

Anxiety

Why did I say that?

Am I an idiot

I bet that's what they think of me

Nothing more than an idiot

Don't you see?

The sweating of my palms

The lump in my throat

I'm paranoid

Horrified by the thought of rejection

Failure

Embarrassment

Someone help me

I’m sinking

Drowning in my mind

Shot down by hypotheticals

I’m shaking