Exiles from the Light

We are all exiles. From war. From peace. From light. From dark. From the empty spaces that once were full and living. We took off, bindle staff in hand, and tramped our way from civilization to find the hidden vines in faraway places where freedom grows and is turned into wine. Is freedom all it’s cracked up to be? Is being an exile worth the cost? These poems explore being lost and the power that comes with it.

Christopher Bollinger has been writing for most of his life. Inspired by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke, Mark Twain and Allen Ginsberg, he writes pieces that aren't chained to specific genres. He is the author of several collections of poetry, short fiction, and essays. As a visual artist his works have appeared in several publications, including the Boston Globe, Orange County Register, LA Magazine, and various online outlets. Off-and-on he continues work on a multi-platform graphic novel mixing history of the past and the future. He collects first edition science fiction novels, Beatles bootlegs, Frank Lloyd Wright memorabilia, and cats. He maintains www.thenuminouscosmos.com where you can read more of his work and view his art, or you can follow him on Twitter @numinouscosmos.