A Brief Introduction

...I find myself once again turning to you for guidance. I have cursed you name, I have turned my back to you, and I have run from you without looking back. Despite all my best efforts, I find you standing before me with open arms. I collapse to my knees and beg for your mercy, but you have already given it to me. I crawl to your feet to kiss your toes, but you step back and say, "Stand up!"

In A Brief Introduction: A Collection of Poetry, Christian utilizes journal entries, free-verse poetry and lyrics to tell a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, faith and self-awareness.