Everything in Life Is a Fire

by Dano Chow

EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS A FIRE is Dano Chow’s first collection of poetry and haiku, a montage in retrospect spanning a decade. At times introspective and playfully philosophical, the book offers insight into the development of a young writer’s sense of self. Fire by fire, Dano illuminates a pathway with words, attempting to mesmerise us by making the most ordinary of things appear divine.

Genres: Poetry

120 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2021

Reviews

[Tan]

“so about these colours staring into me now
no longer yours, no longer
are we in the time we knew
only how to touch each other
with our thumbs behind a glass screen.”

[Simon]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. The poems take me through years of youth I had forgotten to recount. Angst, ache and age. The photos were lovely and the writing was thoughtful, I've come to read this twice now - finding new inspiration each time.

[Edwin Goh Wei Qian]

In a time of failure and despair, illuminating words and playful philosophy pave a way for me to see the light. I'm reminded of youth and joy, desire and pride, dream and hope. Perhaps everything in life is a fire in need of being rekindled once in a while.

[Hadi Muss]

Beautiful collections of poetry and pictures. My favourite poem would be on pg 90.

[Amany]

Breathtaking kind of poetry. This is an instant favorite to me, really wish I could write proses & poetry this way someday. So glad I picked this piece up that evening🫶🏼

[Moon]

"If only the rain had held back a little longer. If only night had not befallen those darlings,"