Following a long tradition of Southern writers desperately seeking truth, CHAINS is a poets look at progressivism, and the social chains that keep us in our place. Exploring topics such as racism, violence, class warfare, religion, apathy, disparity, hope and freedom, eRed's work flows open like Pandora's Box, leaving little imprints upon your mind that you cannot erase. Seen through shades of heart crushing statistics, this book is much more than verse; it is a distillation of the left, a snapshot of frustration, and a burning shot of good old KY Moonshine for your soul. "Harshly eloquent, with undeniable facts and dagger lexis eRed's poetry strikes you with the gut punching reality of the world in which we live. Regardless of your social status, ethnicity, or political views, you'll come away (hopefully) more educated, intensely aware, and ready to crusade for the equality and justice of your fellow man. Barvo eRed " - Stacie Hatton, Paducah Writers Group