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    Tempting the Dark Psychedelic
    Tempting the Dark Psychedelic
    Tempting the Dark Psychedelic
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    Tempting the Dark Psychedelic

    By Ryan Paich

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    These romantic poems contain layers of abstract treats. Placed in autobiographical order, they are fine tuned to expose readers to seemingly unreal - and sometimes scary - realms of the poetic mind. Just how far down the rabbit hole are you willing to go?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRyan Paich
    Release dateAug 23, 2016
    ISBN9781370614028
    Tempting the Dark Psychedelic
    Author

    Ryan Paich

    I am a poet from Denver, Colorado. My goal as a writer is to harness my own madness into a creative surge to be shared by everyone. I am not shy about sharing my faith or my struggles in my writings.

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      Tempting the Dark Psychedelic - Ryan Paich

      Tempting the Dark Psychedelic

      Published by Ryan Paich

      Copyright 2016 Ryan Paich

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes:

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Special thanks to Chase, Jeremy, Aaron, Sarah, Dan, and Gary for their participation!

      Updated ebook cover art by Nick McDaniel.

      Table of Contents:

      1) City of God: Speech, Angels & (thoughts)

      2) Giants

      3) The Apology

      4) Nightwords (hers & his)

      5) Gravity (by Ryan & Chase)

      6) Smoking Duel

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