The poems in Intricate Illusions touch on a myriad of topics: personal loss, experiences, memories, histories, triumphs, and tragedies. Author Kyle Banta is a self-described square peg trying to fit into a round hole. Over time, Banta began to realize there are many other humans who feel the same. Intricate Illusions offers a perspective that is both uniquely Banta's and that will resonate with other square pegs.