Harmony

by Joseph S. Fusaro

Harmony, harmony, harmony…. This word replayed on a figurative loop in my head after I release my second book Letters to the Universe. I had noticed a trend in my writing. I would get really frustrated, irritated, and overwhelmed at the beginning of starting the first 2 books. I would then feel this need to spill my frustrations onto paper. After the first 10 to 20 poems I would start to feel a little better. Still anxious, still overwhelmed, but somehow a little better than before. Then for the final 100+ pages of the writing process I could somewhat enjoy it without feeling like I was caught somewhere between the tidal wave and its undertow. Stuck in the foam with just enough air to choke. I was now treading water, but damn, I wanted to float.Why was one of my favorite things causing me so much stress? Was this a microcosm of my life? Did life need to be stressful? Does a job need to be difficult and boring? Does a relationship need to be dramatic and psychologically devastating? I had all of these questions and the answer seemed pretty plain to see. No. Could I teach myself how to separate myself and my life from the status quo?Life is supposed to be filled with peace, grace, joy, fun, contentment, and ease. I needed to find my Harmony. So I wrote until it made sense to me..*****“The three poems I have read spoke so directly to me it was almost scary! Scary and awesomely amazing!” -Author & Artist Kamilah Simone, about Meanwhile on Earth; *****”This collection of heartfelt poems provides hope for the lost, instills a sense of belonging in those who have fallen out of touch with loved ones, and most of all, reminds us that love always wins." - Jennifer Marshall (Creator of This Is My Brave) about A Little More Time; *****”To have your words at my immediate disposal is one of the greatest tools...It is where I feel safe and comforted." - Writer and Singer Danielle Fiorello, on Joe's poetry books;

142 pages, Paperback

Published November 8, 2016

Reviews

[Olivia Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know Joe, but even if I didn't I would give this 5 stars. Accessible, yet deep poetry and an honest, yet hopeful, look at depression in a way many could relate. Reading this, I felt like I belonged.