Prosper Light Launches New Poetry Collection 'Blue Biro'

Reflecting on his journey since the release of "Dark Rainbow," Light shared that his earlier work represented a time of personal exploration. He emphasized that his writing process remains focused on delivering meaningful messages rather than simply adding to his bibliography.

"I write when I have something to say," Light noted, explaining that his creative expression extends beyond poetry to include film, dialogues, and various storytelling forms.

The new collection arose during a three-year hiatus from publishing, prompted by indications that he was ready to return to his writing. Unlike his debut, which revolved around a specific theme from his past, "Blue Biro" features 27 poems that encompass diverse themes, emotions, and experiences.

Light stated that the collection mirrors his contemporary perspective while engaging with his memories and visions for the future. He remarked, "If the boy I was wrote 'Dark Rainbow,' the man I am is behind 'Blue Biro.'"

He described the new work as situated between memory and possibility, articulating experiences he now can express and thoughts he is still exploring. The title's subtitle, Verse & Vision, reflects his belief that writing encompasses more than mere words.

“For me, words have never existed only on the page. They are a way of seeing. A way of processing life. A way of leaving something behind,” he explained.

The release of "Blue Biro" also initiates the OGWA Publishing chapter, a significant aspect of his overall plans for his creative platform. Light created OGWA to focus on storytelling through both film and literature.

The collection reflects Light’s current life stage and creative evolution, showcasing his insights into thought, emotion, memory, imagination, and possibility. "Three years after my first book, I am returning to that part of myself with a different understanding of what it means to create," he concluded.