Book Description

Someone once said, "Real poetry doesn't have to say anything at all, it just has to make people feel, and change their perceptions of the way the world is. As long as it suits them." If I can accomplish the change of Visionfor at least one person who has read my words and experienced what I experienced, felt what I felt, then I have accomplished that which is what I want most desperately... to be a poet. Vision is Pete J. Golod's first published book of poetry, and it is a culmination of over a decade's work.His dark and non-linear approach to poetry with the heavy use of imagery and metaphor help paint the canvas of the mind, creating a new voice and way for the reader to 'see'. PETE J.GOLOD, a connoisseur of imagery and a master of the subtleties of language, draws upon his myriad life experiences to create a true poetic autobiography in his first publication, Vision. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Pete's Polish-heritage influences are evident in his verse. Messages of pride, love, loyalty, trust, and betrayal abound as he intimately explores relationships with his family, lovers, and friends. Inspired by the likes of Jim Morrison and Hunter S. Thompson, his sometimes eccentric, yet always unpretentious and candid poems will move any reader to reflection.A firm believer in living life in the moment, Pete shares his unique perspectives on life, death, and all things that come between, especially love and its loss. Visionrepresents the realization of a longtime dream for Pete: the opportunity to illuminate the human condition - for better or for worse - in the honest, limitless light it deserves.