Instead of line breaks, backslashes separate each “breath” of poetry – providing concise, fragmented yet concentrated evocations. Thematically erotic or romantic, with an inclination for the abstract.
A phonetic play on "cryptic," the title bestows a double meaning. Obscure interpretations paired with macabre themes make the romantic undertones an intriguing read.
A poetry chapbook of darknesses and beautiful notions shrouded in them; predominantly tankas, with the occasional haiku, free-verse piece, and some sequences combining these structures.