Loose Pages: Poems Collection, #1

By Brian Loughlin

Pages do more than turn; they can hold our innermost thoughts. This unique collection of stream of consciousness poetry flows through an exploration of human emotion, the heart's reflections, and life's challenges. Find solace in themes of inspiration and encouragement as the spoken word validates the ongoing struggle each of us face. Pick up your copy now and let each verse give a guiding light into tomorrow.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brian Loughlin
• Release date: Sep 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223323877

Brian Loughlin

Brian first became interested in doing his own storytelling in his early teens, and wrote a theoretical epilogue to Lord of the Flies as a high school project. Since then, he’s earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing Arts from the State University of New York at Oswego. He’s experimented with writing theater, short fiction in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, but has most recently found a home in his poetry. He hopes that he can move forward and develop his skills to write his first full length novel. He has a Twitch livestreaming channel during which he creates poetry and short fiction while interacting with his audience.

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Author’s Note

Some of these poems explore sensitive topics that may trigger those who are coping with trauma. While I consider these works to be uplifting messages regarding suicide prevention, mental health, and losing loved ones, I would urge readers to always contact their local mental health services if they are struggling.

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years on my own. Away from all I knew. Away from family, though closer to friends, but the very first time without a nearby guide. After spending just one year alone, I often wondered how I would spend the next

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Hidden inside? Tucked away with my fear and my games, never wanting to step forward? No. Learn to walk again. Convince myself that the shaking in my stomach was just something I

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Try my hand. Escape the cycle of spinning in place and waiting for someone else to say stop. Take charge. Decide. Put as much of myself into every day as I can, and if I truly need help? Well my parents are only a

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digit number away. Those encouraging voices that have never led me wrong. Always ready with a lesson, or a joke, or just positive words