Shards

by Colin Parrott

In his debut series of poems, Shards, high school student and poet Colin Parrott articulates his experience with depression and his search for love, intimacy and purpose. The desire for connection and the struggle with feeling one’s own value are recurring themes as he shares his most vulnerable, inner thoughts. While recovery is not linear, it is through the process of creation that one learns to keep living and to see beauty and hope amidst the pain. Although the glass may crack again in the future, he remains steadfast in his commitment to pick up the pieces, live authentically and let people in.

62 pages, Paperback

Published May 17, 2022

About the author

Colin Parrott is a high school junior who lives in Southern California with his mom, dad and brother. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys volunteering on his city’s Youth Board and participating in his school’s Model United Nations program. He plans to major in political science and hopes to become a lawyer or an ambassador. He also enjoys playing chess and spending time with his cats.

Reviews

[Debbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and heartbreaking look inside the poet’s experience with depression. “Now write, wipe your eyes with the pen.” Little gems of amazing observation and lush language abound.