Songs with Our Eyes Closed

A collection of Tyler Kent White''s powerful poems about love, loss, depression, and resilience. "Never apologize for burning too brightly, or for collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made." - Tyler Kent White

Many of the poems included here are short and uplifting, with messages such as "be yourself," "you are beautiful," and "this too shall pass." They combine the appeal of short, shareable poems with inspiration and encouragement. Also included are some of White''s lengthier prose pieces, which address his childhood, his relationship with his father, and past romantic relationships, among other things. Whatever the form, White takes inspiration from the everyday, writing about abstract topics like love, loss, depression, and resilience using concrete, relatable details and scenes.

Tyler Kent White is an explorer of the human condition. His writing is an intimate look at the personal relationship we have with the world around us, examining life, love, loss, and longing in a way that is both melancholy and hopeful. Tyler believes that by sharing his own fears, doubts, and struggles he can help others realize they are not alone in their journey, that there is always someone out there who experiences and understands the full spectrum of emotions as they do.