The cover piece of the collection entitled Riotous Metropolis describes a specific scenario involving a wandering existence and it’s confronting reality. At first glance, it would appear that the short story transpires over the span of a few passing moments. As we strip back the bitter coating, we divulge the underlying components of the situation and their relevancy to a lifetime of hardship.
One man can only draw on that which he has experienced and cognitively obtained as his own. Had prior endeavors led the outsider with a weakened moral compass, he may have felt less inclined to act - but every inspiring interaction, every stimulating emotion, every disheartening memory, and every waking moment led him to his spot – to be confronted with his scenario – to be faced with his decision. By embracing the trembling spirit, he truly shows an appreciation for lesser hands dealt.
The ensuing chapters of Riotous Metropolis identify with the impacting factors of every interaction – our lives’ inevitable journeys, our own self-complexity, the structural constituents of our society, and the relationships that absorb the fist of each and every blunder. The poems and images are intended to depict those specific instances and provide insight as to why our hero was inevitably presented his plight.
P. Lewis Foster
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