Hold Tight & Reach Hard is a compilation of poetry inspired by daily life. Poetry should be accessible, and this collection of relatable pieces reflects the myriad of emotions humans face during their existence.

'Cyclone' is a woman searching for a way out.

'BEK' is watching the demise of a parent.

'Had' lies the groundwork for a relationship that does not go beyond the groundwork.

'Trickle' is a man's marriage falling apart.

'In Silence' is a woman in the midst of divorce.

'TD1' is the everyday life of a Type 1 Diabetic.

'Fragility' is not connected to the corporate world.

Every reader will form a connection with these works when they find the one that resonates with them, for one will resonate. The poems within the pages of Hold Tight & Reach Hard belong to every one of us.

Author: Darrell Kane
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Way Publishing
Published: 04/12/2021
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.2lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9780994842312

About the Author
Kane, Darrell: - Darrell Kane never meant to be an author. Though he wanted to be a writer, it took needing the act of writing for him to discover the magic is in the craft and not the result. Writing became a mandatory part of Kane's life when he discovered its value as a tool in his fight against depression and addiction. The struggle left his life in shreds, but it also changed him into a more grateful and empathetic human. Kane discovered the ability to put words to those things his readers could not, simply by utilizing his need to create his poetry. Everyone longs to know they are not alone in the world and craves proof that someone else is fighting the same fight. Kane's goal became not only surviving his own fight but giving recognition and support to others. His poetry collection Hold Tight & Reach Hard: Poetry and Prose is a selection of confessional and commentary words ranging in theme from the pain of falling apart to the hope of coming together. The book was created from and pays tribute to various life experiences. Kane is originally from Chatham (now called Miramichi) New Brunswick, and now lives in Guelph, Ontario. He is kept company by his two cats, Elliot and Otis, who might be his biggest fans, but since they have the indifference typical of the species, Kane is not sure they even like him. When he is not writing, Kane is an avid cyclist, and a sometimes runner who likes to dabble in the kitchen while stoically ignoring the siren song of potato chips.