Description
The Unsaid Words
by Jenna Wysong Filbrun
$14.99, paper
978-1-64662-288-7
2020
The Unsaid Words is a small collection of poems about life with chronic pain. Themes of despair, struggle, and, ultimately, hope, run through the book. The poems encourage readers to acknowledge the emotional and mental struggles that accompany chronic physical pain. The book is a space to mourn these effects on one’s life, as well as a message of solidarity and hope for those who suffer.
Jenna Wysong Filbrun is a lifelong resident of the Goshen, Indiana area and a graduate of Goshen College with a BA in English. She has been living with Ulcerative Colitis, other abdominal issues, and depression for the past 18 years. She is married to Mike. They enjoy hiking, biking, and relaxing with their dog, Oliver. Her poems have also appeared in Avocet.
Jenna (verified owner) –
The Unsaid Words is a small collection of poems about life with chronic pain. Themes of despair, struggle, and, ultimately, hope, run through the book. The poems encourage readers to acknowledge the emotional and mental struggles that accompany chronic physical pain. The book is a space to mourn these effects on one’s life, as well as a message of solidarity and hope for those who suffer.