Self indulgent would be the better title. The poetry is lacking any self reflection and the narration was wimpering and weak.

It’s actually been a long time since I’ve really read or listened to any poetry. But, in listening to this audiobook, I was reminded of why I fell in love with poetry in the first place. And thanks to Joe Arden, I have been unequivocally reminded of the pure and overwhelming power of that poetry in the form of the spoken word—the way it can cut right to the core of a person, laying bare our vulnerabilities, our dreams and desires, our innermost thoughts, and our very heart. Utilizing his own views and introspection, Joe has managed to include something in this audiobook that everyone can relate to, his words ranging from the dark and macabre to the romantic and sublimely hopeful. He expertly captures and explores the duality present in all of our personalities and our inherent need as human beings to connect and share our life experience. In Joe’s own words, “Creation belongs to us all.” Art is universal, as is the human condition. And nowhere is that more evident than in Joe Arden’s purposeful and heartfelt words.

Shadow.Self. by Joe Arden is a collection of his original poetry. I will start by saying I am not much a poetry fan, but I am a huge Joe Arden fan and when I saw he would be reading his work on audio I couldn't help but listen. I can't explain this work of art any better than the way it was described in the blurb so I will just reference the quote: "Arden’s work bleeds from the page in the same emotionally-charged fashion as his lyrical performances."

shadow.self. By: Joe Arden Narrated by: Joe Arden WOW, just WOW!. I am not a poetry listener, but coming from Joe Arden, I had to give it a try. Not only is his delivery emotionally driven and incredible, but it gives an insight into his own feelings. No matter the length, sonnet, haiku, one line, the message is there, from darkness to hope and it is moving. I enjoyed this escape into his realm.