Breathing Thoughts, Burning Words

Breathing Thoughts, Burning Words is a collection of poetry by an author who reminds us that poetry is a mirror, a rebellion, a truth, a wound, a salve, an invention, and a dance all wrapped up in an arrangement of words. The poetry in this collection is about love, coming of age, family, memories, pain, joy, music, and much more. The style is an unparalleled combination of spoken word, traditional rhyme schemes, and open verse. Throughout the collection Laing finds ways to be cute but wise, clever but simple, and blunt but elegant. Read this unique collection only if you are prepared to examine yourself through the words of another.