{"product_id":"burning-the-ghost-light-poems-paperback","title":"Burning the Ghost Light: Poems - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaitlin Conlon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"We all have a stage, but what happens when the lights go out?\" -- A poetic exploration of the masks we wear, and the truth that lies beneath.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurning The Ghost Light \u003c\/i\u003eis a striking new poetry collection that invites readers into a world where theater and life intersect. Through four carefully crafted acts--the collection unpacks the roles we play in our relationships, whether with our parents, our lovers, or even the reflection in our own mirrors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by the dramatic elements of the stage, the collection features a cast of characters, dialogue, and vivid theater imagery, creating a reading experience that feels both introspective and performative. The poems delve into the ways we perform for others without even realizing it, and how that performance shapes our identities over time. What happens when we strip away the masks we've worn for so long? What truths are left behind when the lights fade and the curtain falls? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With themes of mental health, the loss and rediscovery of love, coming-of-age realizations, and the imperfect nature of family, \u003ci\u003eBurning The Ghost Light\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who has ever wrestled with the complexity of being human. Blending the deeply personal with the profoundly universal, this collection speaks to those who find themselves constantly straddling the line between authenticity and expectation and will stay with you long after the final act.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaitlin Conlon is a writer from upstate New York with a loyal audience across social media platforms, most notably on Instagram. Caitlin is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Theory\u003c\/i\u003e and has previously been published in \u003ci\u003eThought Catalog, Up the Staircase Quarterly, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Rust + Moth\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. When she isn't writing, she spends most of her free time working through her towering piles of unread books. She enjoys plants, astrology, the color yellow, crewneck sweaters, libraries, and the sound of violins. You can find her at @cgcpoems almost anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.03 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154177622079,"sku":"9781771684163","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/oS3xeYjj_89781771684163.webp?v=1776954456","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/burning-the-ghost-light-poems-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}