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Simply Free
Simple Poems, Simple Truths of a Simple Life
Michael Hogan's Inspiration
When Michael Hogan started writing, he never set out to pen a poetry collection. He simply told stories of his dad and, over time, the stories became confessionals in rhyme. Watching someone suffer through the terrible disease of alcoholism taught Michael many life lessons—ones he never wanted to learn. The only way to exorcise those old demons was to write.
About Simply Free
Simply Free is a collection of words that ring true to any child, spouse, or family member of an addict. In Somethings Wrong, Dad, he gives voice to a child's fear.
Excerpt from Somethings Wrong, Dad
Who are you, Dad? You change too much
Like when you drink, is that your crutch?
Whats in the bottle you crave so dearly?
It doesnt help me see you clearly
I pray, I pray for things to turn
Steady my mind from the churn
Only my dad controls the change
Please, Dad, dont be so strange.
Author's Reflection
Dedicated to his dad, Simply Free flowed much easier than Michael originally expected. He believed sharing his thoughts and feelings would be unsettling— instead, the poems set him free. Through words happy and sad, read of hope post-addiction and the love of a child for his father.
