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Beyond Reason: Echoes from the Edge of Thought: Poems of a Woman's Awakening from Narcissistic Illusion to Rebirth
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 11 2025
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beyond Reason - Echoes from the Edge of Thought
A Poetic Journey of Survival and Transformation
Each poem is a fragment of an emotional mosaic-sharp, ethereal, raw, and hauntingly beautiful. Some verses cut like blades, exposing hidden wounds, while others cradle the reader in dreamlike contemplation. There are echoes of jazz improvisation, Vedic philosophy, Dante's Commedia, and the rebellious energy of the Dada movement, all woven into a tapestry of introspection and artistic defiance.
Themes That ResonateThrough poems like Hypocrisy, Denied Empathy, and Winter Moon, Ulpiani captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and defiance, crafting imagery that lingers long after the last page is turned. The rhythmic pulse of these verses mimics the heartbeat of someone who has endured, faltered, and risen anew.
A Literary and Artistic FusionUlpiani's background as an abstract painter enriches her poetic language, infusing each line with vivid, sensory detail. Just as a brushstroke can shift the entire mood of a canvas, her words blend color and sound, creating an immersive experience for the reader. Her poetry does not merely tell a story; it paints emotions, allowing readers to navigate their own interpretations and connections.
Her journey from Italian to English poetry mirrors the transformation within the collection itself-a reinvention, a rediscovery. These are not simple translations but reimaginings, where language becomes fluid, adaptable, and deeply evocative.
More Than Poetry-A Testament to HealingThe origins of these poems are deeply personal. Initially shared in late-night bursts on social media, they were raw attempts to articulate confusion and betrayal. Over time, they crystallized into a cohesive narrative-one that extends beyond personal suffering and enters the broader conversation on narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, and psychological recovery.
For those who have walked this path, Beyond Reason is more than a book-it is a companion. It is for the reader who has known silence, who has questioned reality, who has felt the weight of love turned into a weapon. But it is also for those who seek light, who embrace transformation, who believe in the power of creation as an act of defiance.
About the Author Lorena Ulpiani is a journalist, writer, and painter with a deep connection to international artistic and literary circles. Born in Montefiore dell'Aso, Italy, she later settled in Veneto, where she pursued literature and journalism. A dedicated traveler and avid observer of history. With a fascination for steam locomotives,Her first poetry collection, Torno Subito, published in 2017, marked the beginning of her literary exploration. Now, with Beyond Reason - Echoes from the Edge of Thought, she expands her reach, presenting her first work in English-a deeply introspective and universal reflection on survival, art, and the power of words.
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