Born Hopeless with All the Answers

Poet James F. Miller II presents his sixth literary work, Born Hopeless with all the Answers - Songs for a Dying Generation. True to his distinctive style, Miller delivers a raw and unfiltered exploration of truth, utilizing hard, uncomfortable, and real-life language. This chapbook delves into the harsh realities humanity has faced, reflecting the disappointment and disillusionment of an entire generation at the very least. Confronting emotionally heavy topics such as failing governments, the destruction of our planet, moral decay, and societal laziness, among countless other maddening topics of the day, readers will be provoked by the author’s unwillingness to leave his disdain for the trials and tribulations humanity is wading through, lying on the floor. He drives home a straightforward message that is not for the faint of heart. Speaking with no remorse for his views or cries for action, he bows to neither the left or right side of the aisle, tagging the picture of dissatisfaction on earth’s surface with the same spray paint be it blue or red. In this collection, Miller gives a voice to the marginalized and unheard population, amplifying diverse voices and perspectives. Unlike his previous works, which left room for varied interpretations, this compilation drives home a singular, solemn, and unmistakable conclusion. Through his powerful verses, Miller's latest work invites readers to confront the world's ugliness, echoing a dark yet profoundly poignant reflection on contemporary society. He uses his voice to start an engaging or raging dialogue for a generation-long called “silent.” Intense and unapologetic emotions are displayed outright in thought-provoking themes often broached throughout this literary exploration. The answers of today will not be found by those with their heads in the sand. Miller has laid out the raw truth, as he sees it, providing a guide for proper ignition of conversation and a blueprint of all the deception most humans have endured during his lifetime.