Exciting News! My book, Melancholic and Other Poems, is now published and available for purchase! ♡You can get your copy here: nicholaskyleedwards.comAvailable for purchase on Amazon (PAPERBACK), Kindle (EBOOK), Nook (EBOOK), Apple (EBOOK), Kobo (EBOOK), and more! ♡

"Melancholic and Other Poems" is a powerful debut collection by Nicholas Kyle Edwards that invites readers into a profound exploration of the complexities of mental health, particularly as experienced by adolescents. Through a strikingly unique freestyle form, this collection consists of twelve thought-provoking pieces that delve into themes of despair, vulnerability, and the human condition.

This collection is not just a reflection on pain; it is a journey towards understanding and acceptance. Each piece serves as a mirror, allowing readers to confront their own experiences while finding solace in shared emotion. Whether through poignant imagery or evocative prose, Edwards's work compels us to confront the delicate balance of light and darkness within us all.

This collection of poems delves into writing, language, and poetry itself. Crafted with the influence of dark and starry-eyed poets alike, the poems explore the search for refuge and solace through written word, the joys and despair of writing and reading, and the struggle between knowledge and isolation. With a refine, introspective tone, this collection captures the beauty of the poet's life, where we call upon something inside of us, and beyond us.

Nightfall Poets Society of Blackthorn Academy

In the shadowy halls of Blackthorn Academy, a hidden study beckons five misfit poets into its gothic embrace. By candlelight, they summon the spirits of literary legends-Poe, Plath, Shelley, Rilke, and Rimbaud-to unravel the mysteries of creation and despair. But when an unholy force emerges from their words, the group must confront their darkest fears and harness their collective power to banish it.

Equal parts eerie and enchanting, Nightfall Poets Society of Blackthorn Academy is a haunting tale of the transformative magic of words and the razor-thin line between creation and destruction. Perfect for lovers of gothic literature, chilling themes, and the timeless power of poetry.

"Strange that my tongue can dry with salt and I feel so free. With all the waves morphing down around, one sees no fear in their eyes. You can be so thirsty and still never want to leave......"​​​​​​​Short Story/Memoir/Journal

This collection delves into the powerful emotions that shape our lives-love, loss, and the strength to rise above. Through vivid imagery, the poems explore the enduring bonds of affection, the resilience born from hardship, the melancholy of minds, and the personal growth that comes from embracing both light and shadow. With themes of empowerment, self-love, and connection, the poems invite readers into a world where devotion stands against the tide of adversity, where the heart learns to heal and transform, and where love is both a refuge and a force of change.

The collection's themes center on existential struggle, isolation, and the search for meaning in a world that feels both oppressive and indifferent. The poems explore the tension between inner conflict and outward expression, where the act of writing, reflection, and connecting with nature serves as both a sanctuary and a reminder of deeper emotional turmoil. There is a desperate yearning for freedom, whether through self-expression, the fleeting beauty of nature, or the longing for connection, yet this is often tempered by a pervasive sense of inescapable isolation and self-doubt.

The struggle with identity, self-sacrifice, and personal suffering runs through the poems, creating a haunting, introspective atmosphere. The collection as a whole conveys a dark, reflective tone, where moments of fleeting clarity or beauty are overshadowed by an undercurrent of loss, sacrifice, and an existential yearning.

“The day I presented as an alpha was one that was rejoiced throughout the village. The sickly, little asshole I had become known as, had finally become a man… My mother and father certainly never warned me of the pain that I would have to endure to become one of them…”

A tale of struggle and pride, desire and blood, longing and suffering, and the discovery of a witch.

- blade of nightshade, be my strength not my ruin 0.75 -

​​​​​​​

“Being born with an abnormal amount of space between by balls and my asshole had never actually bothered me. What bothered me was what such a space implied… the possibility that I would present as an omega…”

A tale of transformation and acceptance, battle and frustration, fear and blood, devastation and reconciliation, rehabilitation and a hope for the future.

- blade of nightshade, be my strength not my ruin 0.5 -

Here's to a 23 y.o. who is just trying to figure things out and see what sticks. Sometimes this will be just my thoughts from throughout the day and sometimes it will be poetry I wrote but don't want in my most recent poetry book I'm currently working on.

Hope its entertaining, inspiring, or at least boring enough to help the insomniacs sleep.

A brief poem about life as it is within personal perception, accosted by the views of external players.

Spirituality merges with dark fantasy in a poetic and thrilling way!The book is a mix of prose & poetry and is written in 'Theatre Play' - old ballad style.In this first spiritual fantasy thriller stand-alone sequel, Drakko, a common young man ending his career, meets the One that sparks his inner journey. As Drakko’s spiritual journey began long ago without him even knowing, the encounter hastens his progression, and the many worlds slowly start to become One.Embarking on the last job, difficulties faced test his inner strength, and bring him to places – inside and out – he did not even dare to imagine…Bear witness to his transformation; find the clues pointing to Yourselves, and see what happens to Those that Think they’ve found It while their search for the Truth has barely begun!

poetic thoughts