Richard Michael RisiRichard Michael Risi holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance with a minor in Creative Writing from Hofstra University. His passion for the arts fuels a body of work that bridges lyrical precision with emotional depth. In his debut poetry colletion, The Fragments of Shadow & Sound, Richard explores themes of love, longing, identity, disability, and healing through the language of music, shadow, and fracture. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, his work reveals the beauty in imperfection and the quiet strength found in restoration. Drawing from his experience as both a musician and writer, Richard's poetry captures vivid imagery and rhythmic introspection, offering readers a rich, resonant portrait of the human experience. Read More Read Less