We live in a society where there are certain norms that we have to follow whether we like it or not. There are many stereotypical norms that are deep-rooted in our society that it feels wrong even to talk about. In this era, there is a need for “avant-garde” where people question things that don’t seem right or fit right in your culture. Gray black’s poetic portrait is derived from avant-garde and transcendental literature where she sheds light on the importance of mental health and civil obedience in an ironic tone that is compelling.
One of the significant things discussed in the book is the author’s take on mental health conditions like psychosis which is often misunderstood. The way she composes her poems combining hard sciences and mysticism explains the perplexity of the human mind that is hard to understand by a normal individual. Her ironic tone is exactly what one needs to ensure that everyone understands the complexities of psychosis. Her life-challenging experiences are what motivate her to grow into something big and make a useful impact in our society. This book is an all-in-one approach for young adults as well as the LGBTQ community that motivates them to face difficulties and learn from them.
As you delve deeper into her poetries you will realize that sometimes not giving up is the best option. The author provokes you to think that life is never a happy fairytale that is going to have a happy ending, rather it is a path filled with hurdles in which you have to search for opportunities and grasp them before you are left with nothing but regret! The author focuses on the individuality of every human being and that is what prompts you to think differently and act differently. Your thinking is what defines you and your environment.
The author sheds a special light on a path towards self-discovery for younger adults as well as for the LGBTQ community. The poetries are not just a rhyme that gives you pleasure or takes your mind off from something, but it is an “object” that forces an individual to think, a thought-provoking moment in one’s life is necessary as it determines the future and present. This book forces individuals not to go along with the stereotypical norms set by our society but to focus on their critical thoughts. Gray Black’s poetic portrait is one of the best poetical pieces, that offers individuals the support and motivation that they need to think out of the box. This life is not about living up to the expectations of others but it is now the time to rationally think of yourself and to face boldly what life throws in your way and transform it into something inspirational. The author offers a guide to anyone seeking a fresh perspective on life!