Laughing is Forever

These are the kind of tattered, beautiful poems I often search for and rarely find-the ones that explain, 'Just be happy with a beer after work. You know, quit all the complaining. It won't change a single thing. It just prolongs the suffering.' -Sean Thomas Dougherty, author of Death Prefers the Minor Keys "Stocks's writing has a powerful immediacy, and his poems are packed with both profanity and pop-culture references . . ." -Kirkus Reviews "This collection is brave, unflinching and hits you like a punch in the jaw. It is at times brutal and vicious but also tender and intelligent. I was reminded of early Eminem in the poignant anger of some of the poems." -Sam Szanto, author of If No One Speaks Jason Stocks is a writer and teacher living in south Florida. Before becoming a teacher, he worked in a chicken house, washed dishes, bagged groceries, waited tables, and sold cars. His first full-length poetry collection--Blameforest--was published in 2021 and was recently named a finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards for contemporary poetry. When not writing, he enjoys reading vintage YA horror, riding his Haro cruiser, and spending time with the family.

Author: Jason Stocks

Publisher: MindStir Media

Publication Date: Mar 22, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1962987108

ISBN-13: 9781962987103