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Way Out
Limited print chapbook, first run of 26 copies.
Artwork by Lydia Burris.
in
dreams
the w a y o u t ~
is
clear
my
daze
are numbered as
love's
near
~A short collection of poems exploring the dark psychology of existing for a while in the spider's web. The jolt of clarity, realizing the patterns and how you've been stuck in a loop is quite shocking, but what's harder to confront is why you keep walking into these webs in the first place. This chapbook explores the rubbing- of- the- eyes part of the journey to taking back control of your life. Casey's confessional and soul-shaking poems that scream 'let me out' will have you seeing butterflies. It takes heart. And the courage to confront your mirror as well as the manipulator. You may discover they aren't that different. You must not fear change. There's a way out... if you step into your truth.
Artwork by Lydia Burris.
in
dreams
the w a y o u t ~
is
clear
my
daze
are numbered as
love's
near
~A short collection of poems exploring the dark psychology of existing for a while in the spider's web. The jolt of clarity, realizing the patterns and how you've been stuck in a loop is quite shocking, but what's harder to confront is why you keep walking into these webs in the first place. This chapbook explores the rubbing- of- the- eyes part of the journey to taking back control of your life. Casey's confessional and soul-shaking poems that scream 'let me out' will have you seeing butterflies. It takes heart. And the courage to confront your mirror as well as the manipulator. You may discover they aren't that different. You must not fear change. There's a way out... if you step into your truth.
- GenresPoetry
15 pages, Paperback
Published March 13, 2019
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About the author
Casey Renee Kiser
72 books540 followersCasey Renee Kiser, a.k.a. snail viXen,
is an American poet who tends to explore identity and suicidal tendencies in connection with emotional and psychological abuse, the journey to self-love, and healing from complicated relationships. Her style is quite lyrical; street-quirk confessional, while her humor is cunty and confrontational, often abrupt but always unsettling. She has written over 20 poetry collections and sprinkled the realm of indie-punk lit, transgressive small press and zines. Her latest collaboration with J.J. Campbell, Altered States of the Unflinching Souls is available now.
She is editor at RaVenGh o s+ Press and has appeared in Mad Swirl, Holy&Intoxicated Publications, The Legendary, Horror Sleaze Trash, Black Petals Lit, Villain Era, Pyre Publishing, Fevers of the Mind, Paper and Ink Literary Zine, 48th Street Press, Alien Buddha Press, Down in the Dirt Magazine, Disturb the Universe Magazine, and frequents HST Quarterly. ‘C. Renee is totally out there on the edge.’ —Misfit Magazine
diy artist support: https://www.redbubble.com/people/rvng...
RaVenGh o s+ Press books:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/14540097...
DOLL SHAKER: https://www.amazon.com/Doll-Shaker-Ca...
Madswirl Magazine: https://madswirl.com/author/crkiser/
Connect w/ me on allpoetry:
https://allpoetry.com/i_am_snail_viXen
My poem {Vision}:
http://scars.tv/dirt/dirt189nov21/A_D...
Support artist Jasmyn Taylor Givens:
https://www.patreon.com/Thevintagespirit
@snail_vixen / C. Renee Kiser
"Always go too far because that's where you'll find the truth." - Albert Camus
“Desperation is the raw material of drastic change. Only those who can leave behind everything they have ever believed in can hope to escape.” ― William S. Burroughs
Take Your Power Back and
Don't give anyone control over your perception.
The Snails recommend:
https://pairedlife.com/problems/Spot-...
A spiritual perspective on bipolar disorder:
https://www.youtube.com/c/bipolarorwa...
is an American poet who tends to explore identity and suicidal tendencies in connection with emotional and psychological abuse, the journey to self-love, and healing from complicated relationships. Her style is quite lyrical; street-quirk confessional, while her humor is cunty and confrontational, often abrupt but always unsettling. She has written over 20 poetry collections and sprinkled the realm of indie-punk lit, transgressive small press and zines. Her latest collaboration with J.J. Campbell, Altered States of the Unflinching Souls is available now.
She is editor at RaVenGh o s+ Press and has appeared in Mad Swirl, Holy&Intoxicated Publications, The Legendary, Horror Sleaze Trash, Black Petals Lit, Villain Era, Pyre Publishing, Fevers of the Mind, Paper and Ink Literary Zine, 48th Street Press, Alien Buddha Press, Down in the Dirt Magazine, Disturb the Universe Magazine, and frequents HST Quarterly. ‘C. Renee is totally out there on the edge.’ —Misfit Magazine
diy artist support: https://www.redbubble.com/people/rvng...
RaVenGh o s+ Press books:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/14540097...
DOLL SHAKER: https://www.amazon.com/Doll-Shaker-Ca...
Madswirl Magazine: https://madswirl.com/author/crkiser/
Connect w/ me on allpoetry:
https://allpoetry.com/i_am_snail_viXen
My poem {Vision}:
http://scars.tv/dirt/dirt189nov21/A_D...
Support artist Jasmyn Taylor Givens:
https://www.patreon.com/Thevintagespirit
@snail_vixen / C. Renee Kiser
"Always go too far because that's where you'll find the truth." - Albert Camus
“Desperation is the raw material of drastic change. Only those who can leave behind everything they have ever believed in can hope to escape.” ― William S. Burroughs
Take Your Power Back and
Don't give anyone control over your perception.
The Snails recommend:
https://pairedlife.com/problems/Spot-...
A spiritual perspective on bipolar disorder:
https://www.youtube.com/c/bipolarorwa...
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November 12, 2019
OK- this review is for Snail Vixen and The Crystal Garden and way out. Why? I read them together and the feelings merge. Feelings? Casey's poetry is raw and refined, sensitive and brutal, and above all trapped in the honesty of the moment/event written about. Casey captures human: angry human, cold human, loving human, desperate human. A poet to fear and love and learn from.
I think Snail Vixen and The Crystal Garden is my favourite, but will read again. These poems are to be read when the mood is right, and the world locked out. All are personal or reflections. Some profound. Deeply moved.
Casey Poetry Review
Feelings
A soul locked behind a mirror of myriad selves
Who breaks the glass to reveal herself
In scowling verse or innocence
A mirage of self, oasis of desert doubt
Lost
In her words I find something of me
A kindred soul and feared friend
Who gushes pain and longing heart
To be heard and left in cold neglect
Embrace
This poetry breaks the chemical brain barrier
Shouts the woman found in a world lost to her
A poet who does not believe herself a poet
And so is pure in form so formless
I think Snail Vixen and The Crystal Garden is my favourite, but will read again. These poems are to be read when the mood is right, and the world locked out. All are personal or reflections. Some profound. Deeply moved.
Casey Poetry Review
Feelings
A soul locked behind a mirror of myriad selves
Who breaks the glass to reveal herself
In scowling verse or innocence
A mirage of self, oasis of desert doubt
Lost
In her words I find something of me
A kindred soul and feared friend
Who gushes pain and longing heart
To be heard and left in cold neglect
Embrace
This poetry breaks the chemical brain barrier
Shouts the woman found in a world lost to her
A poet who does not believe herself a poet
And so is pure in form so formless
October 28, 2020
This is hard hitting poetry that also made me smile. So good. Recommended.
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