Kirjahaku

""BODY"" is a book of poetry and poetic writing by first-time author Mark William Johnson from Chicago Il. BODY includes a range of emotions from eerie ""Into the Dark"" to erotic ""Foreplay"" to lighthearted ""West Coast Lady"" It also includes the essay ""must be said, must be read"" parts one and two that challenges the author through his spiritual journey and in search of the true meaning of faith.

The decision to write a book about faith came to me from two events in my life. The first happened ten years ago when I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and an incurable brain disease. It was clear to me that this event caused me to struggle with my spiritual beliefs. The second event happened the last couple years ago dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic. I believe many people were in need of the feeling of hope and faith in God.

I write because God puts things in my heart, but I also write like everyone else I go through things on a daily basis thing that need to be released. Some can often relate, others not so much, but most of the time, I find my experiences are not unique. This is a good thing, a wonderful thing in fact, that I know I will never truly have to experience anything alone, as somewhere out there, a person who has or is going through the exact same conundrum exists.

Midnight and Shoelaces is a collection of poetry, essays and short stories that grew organically by the author Mark William Johnson. The gifted author has an unflinching vision for investigating the parts of life many of are unprepared to consider deeply, let alone artistically develop and share with the wider world.Author's note:"I have a love hate relationship with my depression, on one hand it is my biggest challenge and has brought me way too close to the edge far too many times, and on the other hand it's strangely familiar and comfortable. It reminds me that I'm alive and tends to spark my creativity." MWJ