Systematic Solitude

by Adam Laws

'What does it mean anyway, anyhow, and any which way we were? Catch a train of thought from here to forever about my mind in waiting on thoughts of all of this to occur.'

The world sees to it how some of us are to be met with an unshakable sense of sorrow, kicking back within the system to soak up the solitude, letting it sink in while we watch others walk in and out of our lives.

34 pages, Paperback

Published December 19, 2022

About the author

Adam, an emerging voice in poetry and fiction, studied Art & Design, English Literature, and Philosophy. Inspired by literary classics and existential ideas, he crafts introspective poetry and novellas with vivid, profound imagery drawn from his artistic roots. Poems from his college days graced newsletters, while a script crafted between classes honed his narrative skills, enriching his novellas. With multiple poetry collections and novellas published, Adam explores diverse genres, inviting readers into thought-provoking worlds. Discover his works on Amazon.

Reviews

[E.M. McConnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really lyrical collection of poems. The voice of the poet really comes through strongly, I could see these doing well on a poetry slam event.
The verse is spare, beautifully constructed, and raw. The poet is not pulling any punches here. There's no hiding behind beautiful metaphor. Voiced Choice is a good example of this:

Some greedy select, given the effect
How I knew you were so unsure.
Times in trying your hand in being
down as single, yet nothing of the sort -
you go on to fathom over why I felt
the need to go so over the top and
along with this altruistic armour

[Patricia Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam Laws once again reveals he is a master at retrieving his deepest thoughts and putting them on display for all to share: “hitting an all-time lower than low.” There is an abundance of alliteration that challenges the reader to dig a little deeper to fully understand what Adam is saying: “fears fold out so very foul and feverish.” One gets the feeling that Adam may even be hiding at times behind the words he tosses about with ease, not really letting us in, but at the same time, begging us to break through the barriers he has constructed. Throughout this collection, we see people come and go out of Adams life, reminding us perhaps of our own painful experiences.

[Gary Pollard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam writes about his personal journey through the perils of relationships, dealing with the everyday problems and looking at one's self by way of the mirror. Adam is a very talented poet.