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Nothing Disappears Without A Trace
Nothing Disappears Without A Trace is vivid in its simple but evocative, honest and realistic language. These gripping poems are motivational for those who need comfort and guidance through the path of life and offer profound insight into the agony of depression, sorrow and void. The juxtaposition of free verse and concepts in contrast with one another renders the book complex and technically multi-layered. The themes of soul searching, feeling void with mental scars, the phantom of self-harm, the impossibility to verbally voice your emotions, and not feeling like a person any more, are written as both a means of expressing the inner turmoil of the author and as a therapeutic force through which he exorcises his demons. The book ignites the troubled soul but also invites the reader to explore and reflect on the human mind’s complexity while stressing the fact that we’re not alone in this.
- GenresPoetry
62 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Nothing Disappears Without A Trace is a haunting, raw collection of poems that delves deep into the shadows of the human psyche. In this work, the poet masterfully navigates the intricate and painful emotions tied to the enduring weight of mental health struggles. The book is an unflinching exploration of despair, yet also offers brief moments of fragile hope and introspection.
The poems are intensely personal, with the poet giving voice to the often-silenced anguish that so many feel but rarely express. Each piece is like a glimpse into a fractured mind, capturing both the overwhelming isolation and the desperate search for relief. The language is stark and unadorned, mirroring the blunt, unvarnished nature of the thoughts it seeks to represent. This directness makes the collection all the more impactful, as the poet doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths or difficult subjects.
In several of the pieces, there is a subtle, yet poignant acknowledgment of the ongoing battle that those struggling with mental health face—a battle that may not have a clear resolution but is always present.
There’s a certain raw beauty in how the poet weaves these emotions together. It’s an unsettling, yet cathartic experience to read through, as the poet taps into universal emotions without offering easy answers or false hope. Instead, the poems focus on survival, on bearing witness to one's own suffering, and on acknowledging that some things—some feelings—don’t just disappear. They linger, leave traces, and shape who we are.
In poems that address the silencing of emotions or the difficulty of reaching out for help, the poet beckons readers to engage with the often-overlooked realities of mental health. By sharing these painful, vulnerable pieces, the poet opens up a dialogue about something that is too often ignored or misunderstood.
Nothing Disappears Without A Trace isn’t an easy read. It’s not a collection that promises comfort or closure, but rather one that immerses you in the raw truth of living with depression and suicidal thoughts. It is, however, an incredibly important book for anyone who has ever grappled with these emotions as it offers solace in the knowledge that someone else has been there, felt that, and somehow, still continues to write.
In the end, this collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—how even in the darkest corners of despair, the act of writing, of creating, can provide a trace of light. It’s a book that will stay with you, lingering long after the last page is turned.
The poems are intensely personal, with the poet giving voice to the often-silenced anguish that so many feel but rarely express. Each piece is like a glimpse into a fractured mind, capturing both the overwhelming isolation and the desperate search for relief. The language is stark and unadorned, mirroring the blunt, unvarnished nature of the thoughts it seeks to represent. This directness makes the collection all the more impactful, as the poet doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths or difficult subjects.
In several of the pieces, there is a subtle, yet poignant acknowledgment of the ongoing battle that those struggling with mental health face—a battle that may not have a clear resolution but is always present.
There’s a certain raw beauty in how the poet weaves these emotions together. It’s an unsettling, yet cathartic experience to read through, as the poet taps into universal emotions without offering easy answers or false hope. Instead, the poems focus on survival, on bearing witness to one's own suffering, and on acknowledging that some things—some feelings—don’t just disappear. They linger, leave traces, and shape who we are.
In poems that address the silencing of emotions or the difficulty of reaching out for help, the poet beckons readers to engage with the often-overlooked realities of mental health. By sharing these painful, vulnerable pieces, the poet opens up a dialogue about something that is too often ignored or misunderstood.
Nothing Disappears Without A Trace isn’t an easy read. It’s not a collection that promises comfort or closure, but rather one that immerses you in the raw truth of living with depression and suicidal thoughts. It is, however, an incredibly important book for anyone who has ever grappled with these emotions as it offers solace in the knowledge that someone else has been there, felt that, and somehow, still continues to write.
In the end, this collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—how even in the darkest corners of despair, the act of writing, of creating, can provide a trace of light. It’s a book that will stay with you, lingering long after the last page is turned.
April 12, 2025
Nothing Disappears Without A Trace by Koiko Tsuuda is an honest, raw and unapologetic look at a person's search for meaning to their life.
Are we doomed to live in the shadows of others and drown in the mundane?
It is a question I have asked myself at certain times in my own life, when smiles in a crowded room felt sinister or too much to bear, when things were so confusing and painful–– that only silence could still my blood and the quiet rage of constantly being misunderstood, feeling so alone that even the emptiness was heavy.
This reads like a personal journal with critical honesty about feeling lost in your own thoughts, the body as a prison, observations with darkness and despair as daily companions.
"I know there's a light somewhere
But I can't pretend everything will be all right
When it's still stuck in my head
The unforgettable dreams
The inescapable present
the suffocating darkness
Of a faceless man..."
What illuminates in this writing is a sharp perception of an individual as, "The Stranger," the invisible person who perceives the world in shades of gray, but longs for the sun. The intelligence behind the yearning for that mythical spark captured my attention and held it.
There's nothing easy or simple about embarking on the journey of what it is that makes each one of us feel centered, enough or whole, but it is deeply comforting to know that someone else out there understands exactly how this feels.
Are we doomed to live in the shadows of others and drown in the mundane?
It is a question I have asked myself at certain times in my own life, when smiles in a crowded room felt sinister or too much to bear, when things were so confusing and painful–– that only silence could still my blood and the quiet rage of constantly being misunderstood, feeling so alone that even the emptiness was heavy.
This reads like a personal journal with critical honesty about feeling lost in your own thoughts, the body as a prison, observations with darkness and despair as daily companions.
"I know there's a light somewhere
But I can't pretend everything will be all right
When it's still stuck in my head
The unforgettable dreams
The inescapable present
the suffocating darkness
Of a faceless man..."
What illuminates in this writing is a sharp perception of an individual as, "The Stranger," the invisible person who perceives the world in shades of gray, but longs for the sun. The intelligence behind the yearning for that mythical spark captured my attention and held it.
There's nothing easy or simple about embarking on the journey of what it is that makes each one of us feel centered, enough or whole, but it is deeply comforting to know that someone else out there understands exactly how this feels.
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