The Impossible Weight of Life

Exploring personal turmoil and societal chaos, this collection blends speculative fiction and poetry, reflecting Michael Bailey's struggle with a debilitating condition and the aftermath of California wildfires. The narrative delves into themes of resilience amidst school violence, natural disasters, social injustice, political unrest, and a global pandemic. Bailey's work challenges the limits of language, capturing a world teetering on the brink of collapse and the quest for balance between life and death.