External Dissonance

By: Oulida, Ayoub

External Dissonance is a debut collection of psychologically impactful poems that explore how external forces shape, destroy, and redefine ones identity. Delving into themes of parental expectation, body image, and divorce. As well as institutional pressure, media influence, and social hierarchy, this collection visualizes how environments construct the people we become, without us even realizing it. Through a unique structure and layered voice, these poems categorize the evolution of shame, ambition, rage, resilience, and patience in a meaningful way.

Instead of offering simple answers, External Dissonance poses an important question: When the world collapses inward, what remains of the self?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPGRSD8B
• ISBN13: 9798233234507
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Ayoub Oulida
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"