Dead Flowers is a seemingly dark portrayal of the prison industrial complex through a first person perspective. Utilizing poetry and prose this epic poem is the true story of a disabled and homeless teen and his terminally ill best friend. The author Oliver Amatist is a spoken word poet located in Seattle, WA and attempts to give a modern and poetic perspective on issues of mental health, psychoactive drug use, rape culture, LGBTQ rights, etc. This book is not intended for minors.