Straight From a Twisted Soul

This collection of mesmerizing poetry challenges the reader to grapple with opposites. To do so, they will have to surrender to them. Beyond the twilight and past the wee hours you'll find fragments of daybreak dangling in the foreboding darkness. Whether you feel gut punched or seduced, or maybe even amused, is a function of your psychological make-up. Kick back and prepare yourself for a patchwork of perfect chaos. These are unconventional poems, "Straight From a Twisted Soul."

Born and raised in Clinton MA, Brian Dziokonski is a beloved father, husband, brother and friend. As a child, Brian was unusually inquisitive and expressive. Growing up, he felt he was different from his peers and wondered why he didn't fit in. As a creative and sensitive person, he took refuge in nature, music, songwriting and poetry. Thematically, the experience of 'not fitting in' figured prominently in his body of work. Over time, Brian realized that feeling different wasn't so much a defect, but rather a precious ore to be mined.