Shards: A Mental Health Charity Anthology

Step into the depths of the human mind with this haunting collection of dark poetry. Explore the tangled web of mental health, shining a light on the shadows that many face in their everyday lives. Through the verses of each poet, we delve into the raw and visceral experiences of mood, personality, and eating disorders, addiction, grief, cognitive dysfunction, neurodivergence, abuse, and other traumas, and the impact on one's daily existence.

Witness their battles with inner demons, revealing the tumultuous internal landscapes. Each poem is a window into the fragmented thoughts and experiences of psychological pain, capturing the essence of the relentless struggle to find solace within the chaos.

Shattering stigma, these poets offer an unguarded glimpse into their vulnerabilities. Their words forge connections, reminding readers they are not alone in their struggles.

This anthology is a testament to the power of art in understanding, healing, and empathy. It compels us to confront uncomfortable truths, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for the frailties and complexities that make us who we are. 

Proceeds donated to charity


Featured Authors:
Adriana Rocha
Alison Bainbridge
Avery Hunter
B.A. O'Connell
Bernardo Villela
Brianna Malotke
Broken Montague
Carol Edwards
Catherine A. MacKenzie
Christine Fowler
Corinne Pollard
Courtney Glover
Dale Parnell
Damaris West
Dawn DeBraal
Denni Turp
Engilbert Egill Stefánsson
Fariel Shafee
Francis H. Powell
Gabriella Balcom
Gerald Jatzek
Greta T. Bates
H.L. Dowless
Henry Corrigan
Jacek Wilkos
Jessica Gleason
Jodi Jensen
Jose Ángel Conde
Kaelin Govender
Karen Lynn Kerekes
Kay Hanifen
Kimberly Rei
Kofi Oduro-Amaniampong
LaVern Spencer McCarthy
Linda M. Crate
Linda Sparks
Lisa Reynolds
Lynn White
Maggie D. Brace
Marc Sorondo
Marie C Lecrivain
Mark Andrew Heathcote
Max Bindi
Michele Mekel
Morgan Chalfant
Nerisha Kemraj 
Nicki Nance
Norbert Góra
Pauline Yates
Rebecca Kolodziej
Renee Cronley
S. Jade Path
Salam Adejoke
Sarfraz Ahmed
Sharmon Gazaway
Shikhandin
 Swayam Prashant
Walter Ruhlmann
William “Bill” Waldorf