52 X 52

By Jared J Edman

This sprawling 52-poem collection is a raw and unflinching chronicle of a life lived at the intersection of cultural identity, systemic struggle, and profound self-discovery. With a voice forged in the crucible of adversity, the poet navigates a complex emotional and philosophical landscape, moving seamlessly from the visceral confines of an Atlanta city jail cell to the vast, ethereal planes of cosmic consciousness. The work is a testament to resilience, tracing a compelling journey from a youth spent grappling with poverty, identity, and injustice to a hard-won maturity seeking transcendence.
Structurally, the collection is masterfully arranged into six distinct but interconnected parts, guiding the reader through a deliberate narrative arc. It begins with formative memories, confronts deep-seated trauma and societal decay, explores the tender and tumultuous territories of the heart, and ultimately arrives at a place of spiritual clarity and empowerment. The language is potent and percussive, blending streetwise vernacular with sharp intellectual and esoteric insights. It is a work that refuses to be categorized, equally at home dissecting personal pain and systemic oppression. This is more than a collection of poems; it is a vital, breathing document of survival, a defiant call for self-realization, and a blueprint for finding hope in a world determined to crush it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FN87Z347
• ISBN13: 9798299039726
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"