Shadows Amongst the threads is a poetic compilation of primitive, negative emotions and impulses; the fear of what lurks in the night, the unknown horrors of disease, malevolence, death, and suffering the imagination. Masterfully bridging the gap between Poe's-inspired styles and poetic language, J.A. Santana invites the reader to contemplate what the shadow will manifest into if it remains unexamined, and find serenity when that tumultuous oscillation quietens. Whether these poems hope to conjure up a sleeping mind and with earnest effort confront or embrace what's bubbling beneath the surface before it's too late, one thing is for certain: the shadow will awaken from the soul that has remained dormant for too long. The poignant words upon these pages will linger in one's psyche, long after they have been read...
