Humanoid Invaders from Inner Space: Poems

by Michael Vlastnik

In his first collection, poet Michael Vlastnik shows the raw and bloody underside of personal inflection. Looking out as an invader of his own mild we see torment, self-loathing, and honest depression weaponized into coping mechanisms for a modern-day civil war inside the author's own mind. Imposter syndrome, fear of inadequacy, anxiety, and a knuckle-bloodying fight with the creative process are just some of the every day truths you'll face.

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2023

Reviews

[Sharyn B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of poetry from a darker view. Michael addresses feelings we all felt at some point with a twist. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a darker view on the world. Can’t wait til the next collection!

[Here's Johnny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth a read for the poem "The Unrequited Dream" alone. This debut collection shows a lot of potential for an up and coming poet. I'm not generally a fan of self-deprecating poems or poems that are center-justified, but the stronger moments of the book won me over by the end. I can see this poet gaining ground sooner rather than later if they put their nose to the grindstone and break away from self-pity as the main focus.