This collection of poems continues to reveal the lasting impact of IED (Intermittent Explosive Disorder) as initially emphasized in my first book,

"When Pain Smiles....navigating the rage of IED".

Trigger fires.Brain shatters.You have nowhere to hidelost in the clatter. --excerpt from, TRIGGER

There is no escaping this mental disorder. It is challenging, exhausting and lifelong.

I want to shield myselfbut I'm exhausted on this cliff.When one trigger is done, there's more lurking in the midst. --excerpt from, EXHAUSTED

But in the quiet and silence, in between the madness and triggers, we discover and cling to our strength and faith, fully knowing and accepting the inevitable will always resurface.

Embracing the symphonyof the surrounding calm.Borrowing airfrom God's oxygen. --excerpt from, SYMPHONY