Gold That Frames the Mirror - Paperback

by Brandon Melendez (Author)

In Brandon Melendez's debut poetry collection, Gold That Frames the Mirror, nothing sung can truly be lost.

Captivating musings spanning heritage, family, grief, music, and mental illness, these poems embark on a profound quest to unravel the meaning of home, even when the answers seem too painfully vivid to confront.

However, do not misinterpret Melendez as a poet of simple sorrow; even amidst profound loss, he infuses his verses with the potential for wonder and delight, revealing enduring resilience.

In this collection, emotions swirl and entwine, inviting readers to explore the complexities of life, and ultimately, find solace in the glimmers of hope and joy that persist amidst the darkness.

Author Biography

Brandon Melendez is a Mexican-American poet and software engineer from California. He is the author of Gold That Frames The Mirror (Write Bloody, 2019). He is a National Poetry Slam finalist and two-time Berkeley Grand Slam Champion. A recipient of the 2018 Djanikian Scholarship from The Adroit Journal, and the 2018 Academy of American Poets Award, his poems can be found in Black Warrior Review, Muzzle Magazine, Ninth Letter and elsewhere. He currently lives in Philadelphia and has an MFA from Emerson College.