Ian A. Campbell is proud to present his first poetry collection-a set of broadly relatable writings, divided into six distinct parts, touching on universal and sometimes surprising themes that open the door to thoughtful introspection:
Life-Campbell mourns and memorializes loved ones who have passed on, examining the stages of his own life and the experiences that have changed him.
Love-The power of love in all its forms is explored-the romance, the melancholy, and the pride of a father for his children.
Livity-Campbell expounds upon this natural life force, the truth and energy that inhabits each of us and everything around us.
Violence-The cycles of aggression and victimization through history and into the present day are lamented and their personal impacts examined.
Belief-Campbell's sense of awe and wonder take flight in these poems revolving around faith and family.
Race-Campbell draws on his own experience as a black man in America, pointing at how far American culture still has to go to create tolerance and stability for all citizens.
Some of Campbell's poems are intensely personal; others look to society's freedoms and flaws-but all are inspirational, distinct expressions of creativity and passion.
About the Author: Ian A. Campbell immigrated to the United States from Jamaica in 1985 and completed high school in Brooklyn, New York. An avid student, he went on to receive his bachelor's degree in sociology from Binghamton University and his master's in real estate development from New York University.
In 2015, as he watched his son enter his college years, Campbell decided the time was right and reanimated his love of writing, poetically chronicling his experiences and perspectives on life-a testament for future generations.
