Wordplay: Poetry as written by William Arthur Bernard

by William Bernard

Wordplay is a raw and resonant collection of poetry by William Arthur Bernard, blending themes of love, loss, war, accountability, and hope. With a voice both vulnerable and unflinching, Bernard writes of human connection, personal reckoning, and the turbulent forces of society that shape and scar us. These poems move between intimate reflections and sweeping critiques, drawing from lived experience as a veteran, a son, a lover, and a witness to both beauty and injustice. At once personal and universal, Wordplay is a mirror of struggle and resilience, a testament to the power of language to confront pain and carve meaning from life’s chaos.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2025