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Burnt
Burnt is a compilation dark poetry that reflects war, tragedy, grief, love and terror. It is a depiction of a poet's journal as he observes the insidious events around the world in the light of his own life. These events play out in his mind and wreak havoc in his personal life as he struggles to cope with the growing demands of modern life.
Burnt contains content from the author's previously released work along with new material that many people will relate to. If you've ever found yourself frustrated, desolated, or just sympathetic to the plight of others around the world; then odds are you will find a piece of yourself within the leaves of this book
From the back cover:
Compelled by global tragedy and military conflict,
one man endeavoured to explore and unravel some of the most significant social issues that
confront younger generations today.
What began as mere curiosity quickly spiraled out of control into a deep abyss of psychological
torture and social media abuse.
Dare to venture into the twisted mind of PJ Bayliss as he wrestles with his inner daemons of anxiety, terror, loss and fear through his poetry
and authentic journal entries from 2012.
Burnt contains content from the author's previously released work along with new material that many people will relate to. If you've ever found yourself frustrated, desolated, or just sympathetic to the plight of others around the world; then odds are you will find a piece of yourself within the leaves of this book
From the back cover:
Compelled by global tragedy and military conflict,
one man endeavoured to explore and unravel some of the most significant social issues that
confront younger generations today.
What began as mere curiosity quickly spiraled out of control into a deep abyss of psychological
torture and social media abuse.
Dare to venture into the twisted mind of PJ Bayliss as he wrestles with his inner daemons of anxiety, terror, loss and fear through his poetry
and authentic journal entries from 2012.
- GenresPoetry
98 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2014
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March 1, 2014
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. Wrapped in tragedy and dark topics, the author offers such poignant, heartfelt reflections. The topics of love, loss, and pain are written spectacularly. Very well written.
August 30, 2016
No longer could I continue,
The pain spilling out,
From my mind split in two,
Pulled apart by the crowd,
Why would I resist,
This start to my end?
(From 'Pulled Apart')
PJ Bayliss writes about being split in two. He literally lives it. He has two identities. I don't know what he does for his day job but I'm so glad he writes at night. His poems push and pull at you as he holds darkness as his prisoner. He tortures it for torturing him. 'I embrace her flaming shoulder, As my soul pours her desert dry', his words push the limits of your emotions. This writer feels deeply and it spills out onto the page with such grueling honesty that it demands your respect. I read this book several times and have no doubt, I will come back to it many more times. PJ's writing is truly touching and inspiring if you are brave enough to go to the edge with him. I'm there with you, man.
Sensing my dark presence,
Resting in my shadow,
Bound tight in acceptance,
I approach you ...from below.
(From 'One')
...Bring it on.
The pain spilling out,
From my mind split in two,
Pulled apart by the crowd,
Why would I resist,
This start to my end?
(From 'Pulled Apart')
PJ Bayliss writes about being split in two. He literally lives it. He has two identities. I don't know what he does for his day job but I'm so glad he writes at night. His poems push and pull at you as he holds darkness as his prisoner. He tortures it for torturing him. 'I embrace her flaming shoulder, As my soul pours her desert dry', his words push the limits of your emotions. This writer feels deeply and it spills out onto the page with such grueling honesty that it demands your respect. I read this book several times and have no doubt, I will come back to it many more times. PJ's writing is truly touching and inspiring if you are brave enough to go to the edge with him. I'm there with you, man.
Sensing my dark presence,
Resting in my shadow,
Bound tight in acceptance,
I approach you ...from below.
(From 'One')
...Bring it on.
May 15, 2014
What a Journey,Very much a rollercoaster! A fascinating insight into a world that P J Bayliss has been in, "soaked, put through the wringer and hung out to dry" A very talented man!!
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