born hopeless with all the answers

Do you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of empty promises and manufactured identities? Are you searching for authentic expression in a world that rewards conformity?

In this remarkable poetry collection, James F. Miller II emerges as a voice for a generation betrayed by the very systems meant to nurture them. Drawing from his experiences as a ‘recovering addict,’ Miller crafts verses that are both deeply personal confessions and searing social commentary. His exploration of addiction, trauma, and disillusionment resonates with anyone who has felt marginalized or misunderstood by mainstream society. What makes Miller’s work exceptional is his ability to balance raw honesty about societal decay with glimpses of transformation and rebirth. Through vivid metaphors of ‘the wasteland,’ ‘the rabbit hole,’ and ‘the catacombs,’ he creates a landscape that feels simultaneously apocalyptic and intimately familiar. The collection’s four-part structure takes readers on a journey from confronting personal demons to recognizing the broader mechanisms of fear and control that shape our collective experience. Throughout, Miller’s voice remains authentic and uncompromising, offering not just critique but companionship to those navigating similar struggles.

‘Born Hopeless with All the Answers…’ isn’t just poetry—it’s a survival guide for the modern soul. Miller’s unflinching examination of both personal pain and societal injustice creates a work that validates your experiences while challenging you to imagine new possibilities beyond ‘the machine.’