Description
When Michael Hogan started writing, he never set out to pen a poetry collection. He simply told stories of his dad and, over time, the stories became confessionals in rhyme. Watching someone suffer through the terrible disease of alcoholism taught Michael many life lessons-ones he never wanted to learn. The only way to exorcise those old demons was to write.
Simply Free is a collection of words that ring true to any child, spouse, or family member of an addict. In "Something's Wrong, Dad," he gives voice to a child's fear.
Who are you, Dad? You change too much
Like when you drink, is that your crutch?
What's in the bottle you crave so dearly?
It doesn't help me see you clearly
I pray, I pray for things to turn
Steady my mind from the churn
Only my dad controls the change
Please, Dad, don't be so strange.
Dedicated to his dad, Simply Free flowed much easier than Michael originally expected. He believed sharing his thoughts and feelings would be unsettling-instead, the poems set him free. Through words happy and sad, read of hope postaddiction and the love of a child for his father.
Author: Michael G. Hogan
Publisher: Abbott Press
Published: 09/12/2017
Pages: 108
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN13: 9781458221360
ISBN10: 1458221369
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | General
About the Author
MICHAEL G. HOGAN is a Lean Process Improvement and Facility Designer in healthcare. For work, he has spent time overseas and in many healthcare facilities. He has a degree in industrial psychology and is certified in the Myers-Briggs personality indicator. Michael Hogan is a graduate of the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois.
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