A journey through darkness, into light, and toward acceptance.
Three volumes of illustrated poetry, each a stage of one journey — from the descent into darkness, to the light on the far side of arriving, to the quiet acceptance of what will not resolve.
Every poem is paired with its own original artwork. Read in sequence or on their own.
The journey begins in the dark. In three movements — Descent, Search, and Arrival — twenty-three poems move through loss and searching toward the first light on the other side.
Read Volume I
What waits on the far side of arriving. Twenty-six poems on staying awake, present, and whole once you have reached the light — not a story, but a practice.
Read Volume II
The final volume. Where the first two moved toward the light and learned to stay in it, the third turns toward acceptance — living honestly with what will not resolve. Currently being written.
Follow for newsThe first volume, Bend My Light, is brought to life as a 17-minute film — its three movements, Descent, Search, and Arrival, read aloud over the original artwork with music and sound.
Watch the film"The poems went from two dimension to three. It's amazing."
— Holly, on Volume II
"A book that lingers in the mind and heart long after the final page."
— Adriana, on Volume II
"The poems are made even more impactful by the beautiful, breathtaking artwork."
— Kathy Harvey Nelson, on Volume II
Volume II holds 4.8★ across dozens of reader ratings.
For news of Volume III, readings, and new work — or just to say a poem reached you.
contact@alexandergwyn.comEvery poem in the series is paired with its own original artwork — and many are set to music and read aloud. Watch the full collection of poem videos on YouTube.
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