A Brief Crack of Light

Seasons go,
Problems arise—
Restless nights
Taken in stride.
Exhaling soul
Inhales for comfort—
Compensation to questions
Long after summer …
—Jeremy Brueske


Jeremy Brueske offers a distinctive take on life in his second collection of poems that explores the dynamics of contemporary relationships as well as our current culture.

Written with a powerful and elegant style, Brueske’s poems reflect his longing to connect with his great-grandfather, conjure a mesmerizing tale of a Holocaust’s survivor’s chance to create a new identity, and offer a stark, behind-the-curtain glimpse at life as a wayward young man. Included is prose that explores a young man’s night out on the town as he attempts to not only understand the opposite sex, but also who he is and why he is here as well as another young man’s journey of self-reflection as he contemplates his destiny and wonders whether he will ever be able to transform his fantasies into realities.

A Brief Crack of Light shares lyrical reflections from a young man with a singular perspective on life, love, culture, and his unique experiences.