A Requiem For What Could Have Been

“Reading this collection of work is like finding out you’re not as alone in your struggles, experiences, and feelings as you think you are.

Certain poems made me feel as though I found a long-lost twin. I had many moments while reading this where I thought, “Wow! This is exactly how that feels! Somebody actually gets it!” His poem, ‘A Page to Listen’, which is early on in the book, has a stanza that just gutted me because it’s a thought I’ve often had about my own journal and life. It reads: “when i had/nothing else/i had a pen to speak/and a page to listen”.

Humans are social creatures and quite a lot of mental health issues could really be helped with a strong sense of community with like-minded people. So, I feel like this collection of work is adding to that sense of community by showing the reader they aren’t alone, that these struggles and life experiences aren’t as isolated as we think they are. A book isn’t a proper substitution for actual people…but if you’re like me and you struggle hard with interacting and connecting to other people “in person”, it’s an excellent way to learn we aren’t as alone as we think we are.

- Tiffany, J.

“For the ones who think they are alone in their struggles, this is for you! Zach speaks openly and freely, his words in all his works can really hit the nail on its head and hit close to home. From start to finish I couldn't put this book down. I admire all of Zach's work and think he is truly amazing especially his work on mental health. Another amazing purchase full of amazing words, thank you for sharing with us all xx”

- Pan, X.

“Zac’s vulnerability and poetic skills combine to create a collection that speaks to many of our deepest feelings. He accesses what so many of us block and he shares it in away that makes it accessible and healing. Be ready for your heart to crack!”

- Kelly, B.

“Zac has a way with words that just get it! His understanding of mental health and the power of writing as therapy is captured flawlessly within the pages of this book.”

- Matthew, A.

“One of the most honest, in depth looks into the thoughts you’ve always had, but have been too scared to actualise. Cathartic from the first page to the last!”

- Matthew, S.