The Symphony of a Shattered Mind

By Jason Bales

In The Symphony of a Shattered Mind, a raw and unfiltered collection of poetry, an inmate serving life without parole shares the perspective of an intimateintimates, harrowing journey through schizophrenia. Each poem offers a visceral glimpse into a fractured psyche, oscillating between delusions, isolation, and the rare moments of clarity that surface within the chaos of confinement.

This collection is more than an exploration of mental illness, it is a deeply personal reflection on identity, survival, and the fragile grasp on reality when the mind turns against itself. The poet's voice is a haunting testament to resilience, the struggle for meaning in a place devoid of hope, and the silent battles waged against an unseen enemy.

Through rhythmic and haunting verses, The Symphony of a Shattered Mind transcends the prison walls, immersing readers in the complex and turbulent experience of schizophrenia. This is not just poetry, it is a glimpse into a world where the mind is both prison and escape, a space where reality is fluid, and where the search for truth is a never-ending symphony of thoughts, voices, and silence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FX48T696
• ISBN13: 9798231934638
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Brown Wizard Books
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"