Cyrus Parker

DROPKICKpoet

A collection of autobiographical poetry about healing and learning to love again from professional-wrestler-turned-poet, Cyrus Parker. The first half of DROPKICKromance focuses on a toxic, long-distance relationship the author was involved in for several years, while the second half focuses on his current relationship with poet Amanda Lovelace, who penned a beautiful foreword for the book. Ultimately, the collection tells about a profound journey of healing.

Dropkickromance

coffee days, whiskey nights is a collection of poetry, prose, and aphorisms that juxtaposes the hopefulness a brand new day can bring with the lingering thoughts that often keep us up into the late-night hours. A lot can happen between the first sip of coffee and the last taste of whiskey, and this book takes a look at the way a single day can change our outlook on everything from relationships with others, to our relationships with ourselves, and everything in between. Ultimately, coffee days, whiskey nights illustrates that no matter how hopeless we may feel at the end of the day, a new one is only a few hours away.

Coffee Days Whiskey Nights

Dropkickpoet

Non-binary poet Cyrus Parker returns with an all-new collection of poetry and prose dedicated to those struggling to find their own identity in a world that often forces one into the confines of what's considered "socially acceptable." Divided into three parts and illustrated by Parker, masquerade grapples with topics such as the never-ending search for acceptance, gender identity, and relationships, and the struggle to recognize your own face after hiding behind another for so long.

Masquerade

"love is a wonderful thing, but it's not the only wonderful thing."Non-binary poet Cyrus Parker returns with shot glass confessional, a collection of 50 shot-glass-sized poems about discovering your worth and reclaiming your power, both in the context of relationships, and outside of them

Shot Glass Confessional

Parker Lee

Previously published as shot glass confessional by Cyrus Parker."love is a wonderful thing, but it's not the only wonderful thing." Non-binary poet Parker Lee (formerly known as Cyrus Parker) brings to you a revised edition of shot glass confessional, a collection of 50 shot-glass-sized pieces of poetry, prose, and aphorisms about discovering your worth and reclaiming your power, both in the context of relationships, and outside of them.

Trista Mateer

Amanda Lovelace

Nikita Gill

Iain S Thomas

Humanity exists in a hyper connected world, where our closest friends, loves and enemies lie but a keyboard stroke away. Few know this better than the poets who have risen to the top of their trade by sharing their emotion, opinion and art with millions of fans. What happens when... Poets connect with readers? Poets connect with each other? Poetry connects with short fiction? Combining the forces of some of today's most popular and confessional poets,[DIS]CONNECTED presents poems and short stories about connection wrapped up in a most unique exercise in creative writing. Follow along as your favorite poets connect with each other; offering their work to the next poet who tells a story based on the concept presented to them. With contributions from: Amanda Lovelace Nikita Gill Iain S. Thomas Trista Mateer Cyrus Parker R.H. Swaney Pierre Alex Jeanty Liam Ryan Yena Sharma Purmasir Canisia Lubrin Sara Bond With poetry, stories and art, [DIS]CONNECTED is a mixed media presentation of connection and collaboration. Be sure to also read [DIS]CONNECTED Volume Two.

Poems & Stories of Connection and Otherwise

[Dis]Connected Volume 1

Divided into three parts and illustrated by Parker, masquerade grapples with topics such as the never-ending search for acceptance, gender identity, and relationships, and the struggle to recognize your own face after hiding behind another for so long.

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