3rd Life

By Icon303

Some places don't just serve drinks. They serve stories.

3rd Life is a richly textured and deeply human collection of poetry set inside the dim glow of a neighborhood bar where time bends, strangers become family, and every night writes a new chapter.

Inspired by the local, beloved haunt known as 3rd and 3rd, this collection captures the pulse of a place where broken glass, spilled beer, live music, and late-night conversations collide. It is a tribute to the people who made it what it was - the regulars with stories etched into their faces, the staff who held everything together, the owner who kept the lights on, and the souls who came in searching for something they couldn't find anywhere else.

These poems move through laughter, heartbreak, addiction, connection, and the quiet moments in between. They honor the beauty of imperfection, the weight of real life, and the unspoken understanding that sometimes a bar is more than a bar - it's a refuge.

3rd Life is not just about a place.
It's about the people who gave it life.

Written with warmth, grit, and undeniable authenticity, this collection invites you to pull up a chair, stay a little longer, and listen closely. Because in rooms like this, every person has a story - and every story matters.

This collection is for readers who love:
character-driven, atmospheric poetry
stories rooted in real places and real people
themes of community, nightlife, and human connection
raw, honest, and immersive writing
poetry that feels lived-in and unforgettable

If you've ever had a place that felt like home outside your home...
If you've ever found family in strangers...
If you've ever stayed too long because leaving meant facing everything waiting outside...
You already know this place.
Some lives are lived once.
Some are lived twice.
And some... are lived one drink, one night, one story at a time.

Welcome to 3rd Life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09SPDWSWC
• ISBN13: 9798407345251
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"