I Can't Live Up To You

About The Book

I Can't Live Up to You is a raw and introspective poetry collection that delves into the struggles of identity, self-worth, and the struggle of high school. Through the lens of Marcellus Vinson, each poem unravels the weight of expectations, the longing for individuality, and the highs and lows of love and self-discovery. As he fights to break free from the identity imposed upon him, his journey becomes a universal reflection of what it means to find and define yourself. Poignant, honest, and deeply relatable, this book speaks to anyone who has ever felt the complexities of high school.

About The Author

"Being a pen has brought out more humanity than being human" Marcellus J. Vinson is a writer, lyricist, and spoken word poet, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. His poetry explores themes of, Social injustice, pain, loss, love, hope, often drawing inspiration from personal experience and community. He is one of the Top youth poets in the world Via Brave New Voices 2024. When writing isn't the focus, he practices the arts of music pursuing mastery of the piano, performs spoken word, and invests in his academics.

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