Remember this moment when the old life calls to you again.
Remember your brokenness, and the promises you made in the dark.
Remember the final breath and the frantic heartbeat under your hand.
Remember how quickly a life, with all its complexity, can vanish.
-Brandon White
The poem above, “Promises,” appears in my debut poetry collection, The Year that Stole the Light Away (Raw Earth Ink). Click the cover to purchase a copy!
Brandon White was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and raised in Arkansas. An accomplished songwriter, he has released multiple albums, EPs, and singles over the years and has had over 30 of his songs licensed for use in retail stores and restaurants.
After the birth of his twin daughters and the death of his father, White shifted his focus from music to writing. The Year that Stole the Light Away is White’s debut poetry collection, published by Raw Earth Ink in May of 2020.
White currently resides in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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