BOUND: The Lost Romanticism and Eroticism of Gay Men

by Forrest Robert Stepnowski

BOUND; The Lost Romanticism and Eroticism of Gay MenAllow yourself to give in to your deepest fantasies, desires, and sensual dreams, BOUND is a collection of poetic works exploring the world of eroticism, romanticism, and fantasies of gay men of all ages. Walk through the mind inspired by fantasies, the hopes for romance, the desire to be swept off ones’ feet, and the longing to be touched through this anthology filled with lost romance and passionate memories. Escape into a world that allows you to be one with your desires, feel the heightened sensations and passion through random rendezvous and engagements.

109 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 19, 2019

Reviews

[Fiza Pathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very moving read. I loved the raw emotions of the poet Forrest Robert Stepnowski brought out so beautifully in this tender book about love, lust, loss, lamenting & longing. These 5 aspects come out beautifully in this tender book of the real emotions of someone in the LGBTQ community who has loved more than he could fathom, but has not necessarily always got pure love back in return. If you are a person who is struggling with your life, relationships & emotions then, irrespective of whether you fall into the LGBTQ community or not, this is a book of poems worth all your money. It is a book about truth, the facts of pain but also about hope that one day you will see the rainbow over your sad horizon, & realize that there is someone out there who is waiting for you & who will love you just as you are. I just am so touched by Stepnowski's marvelous lyrical talent that I will never get over this book. I'll be dipping into it for a long time to come. I do that with the poetry books I love. I highly recommend this book of poems. Happy reading to all ! It's time for equality. It's time to realize that although we may be several shades of colorful people (as colorful as the rainbow) we all bleed red. Support this book & be emotionally transformed. Kudos to Stepnowski on a job well done !

[Balroop Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bound by love or destiny, Forrest tries to seek answers through profoundly personal monologues that communicate his confidence. Though he admits he is considered to be a rebel whom the world wishes to change but he is no longer tied to parental pressures or societal diktats. Having found freedom from fear, self-loathing and self-judgment, he feels empowered to share his love and laughter through this book. A quick read, his vividly erotic description of sexual exploits is a stunning revelation that puts a seal on self-validation. I am astounded at the unbarred and intrepid account of personal moments that have been shared.
There are some discrepancies in formatting and editing otherwise this book is a bold step forward for the gay.