The Reaper & Her Sickle: Rough Cuts, Spares, Afterthoughts, B-Sides and Experiments

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"The Reaper & Her Sickle" is a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the creative process of emerging poet Brennan Kenneth Brown. This 250-page compendium collects three years of unpublished writings, discarded drafts, and experimental verses from Brown's undergraduate journey at Mount Royal University. Unlike Brown's previous works, such as the Dostoevsky-inspired "Your Brothers Keeper" or the intimate "The Weight of Yr Heart," this collection lacks a cohesive theme. Instead, it offers a difficult view of a poet finding his voice. Readers will discover:

• Margin scribbles from Western-canon-laden syllabi
• Insomniac musings logged in iPhone Notes
• Grocery list poetry (milk, eggs, God)
• Crumpled rejects and alternatives from previous chapbooks
• Experiments in perspective, from 19th-century Russian peasants to Métis elders

Brown preserves these pieces in their original, unedited form. Awkward rhythms, half-formed metaphors, unfinished characters and all. A meditation on the act of writing itself, on first drafts and beautiful failures.

"The Reaper & Her Sickle" isn't a poetry collection, but a challenge to fellow writers, an invitation to embrace the messy, vital process of creativity. As Brown writes, "there is so much more love poetry left to write." This book argues that your words matter, your voice matters, and the world needs your art.

For fans of confessional poetry, outsider art, and anyone who's ever been afraid to share their work with the world, "The Reaper & Her Sickle" offers inspiration and solidarity. A testament to the enduring power of poetry to connect, heal, and illuminate the human experience. One unfinished line at a time.