Burning the Ghost Light

Burning The Ghost Light is a striking new poetry collection that invites readers into a world where theatre and life intersect. Through four carefully crafted acts, the collection unpacks the roles we play in our relationships, whether with our parents, our lovers, or even the reflection in our own mirrors.

Inspired by the dramatic elements of the stage, the collection features a cast of characters, dialogue, and vivid theatre imagery, creating a reading experience that feels both introspective and performative. The poems delve into the ways we perform for others without even realising it, and how that performance shapes our identities over time. What happens when we strip away the masks we've worn for so long? What truths are left behind when the lights fade and the curtain falls?

With themes of mental health, the loss and rediscovery of love, coming-of-age realisations, and the imperfect nature of family, Burning The Ghost Light is for anyone who has ever wrestled with the complexity of being human. Blending the deeply personal with the profoundly universal, this collection speaks to those who find themselves constantly straddling the line between authenticity and expectation and will stay with you long after the final act.