The Well of Sunken Dreams

Discover the Depths: ‘The Well of Sunken Dreams’

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What lies beneath the surface of our waking lives? What secrets does the unconscious hold? These are the questions I explore in my poetry collection, The Well of Sunken Dreams. Writing this collection has been a journey through verses and a descent into the layers of human emotion, memory, and imagination.

Each poem in this collection represents a fragment of a greater whole, a shard of a mirror reflecting dreams both vivid and forgotten. Through these words, I’ve delved into universal themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, while striving to offer unique perspectives that challenge and inspire readers.

The Well of Sunken Dreams

Why I Wrote This Collection

In a world dominated by fast-paced content and fleeting moments, I wanted to create something that invites readers to pause and reflect. The Well of Sunken Dreams isn’t meant to be hurried through; it’s designed to linger, to be reread, and to offer new discoveries with each visit.

My goal was to craft poetry that feels both accessible and profound, connecting deeply personal themes with universal resonance. For anyone seeking an emotional or intellectual escape, I hope this collection becomes a source of inspiration.

Highlights from the Collection

While every poem holds its own meaning, here are some of the aspects I’m particularly proud of:

  • Atmospheric Imagery: I aimed to create vivid pictures with my words, transporting readers to dreamscapes and the shadowy corners of memory.
  • Emotional Depth: These poems come from a raw and unfiltered place, offering moments of catharsis and connection.
  • Timeless Themes: From love and longing to identity and mortality, this collection touches on ideas that have always fascinated me and, I believe, resonate with us all.

Sharing My Journey

Writing The Well of Sunken Dreams has been one of the most rewarding creative experiences of my life. Through my website, scottandrewbailey.com, I’ve shared this collection and other works that reflect my passion for exploring the depths of the human experience.

An Invitation to Dive In

For me, poetry isn’t just about words on a page; it’s about the emotions and thoughts they evoke in the reader. With The Well of Sunken Dreams, I invite you to join me in exploring a world shaped by imagination and insight.

Are you ready to take the plunge? Visit scottandrewbailey.com to order your copy today and let yourself sink into the depths of my dreams.

The People We Left Behind

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The world has changed and that change has been for the better. People who were hidden are now seen. Inclusion is the way forward and we embrace all.

But some have been forgotten. Worse they have been labelled the instigators of the old ways, the bad ways. So they have been left behind – tarred with the brush of a small, powerful group of oppressors.

This collection partly examines this issue. It is not a complaint, not a wish for the old ways to return, but a way to start the conversation about what it means in the modern world to be white, male and middle-aged and how we need to come together with the rest of society again.

On another level, “The Well of Sunken Dreams” is a look at the betrayal of dreams that everyone of all creeds, sexes and colours feels these days. It asks what happened to the dreams we were promised? 

Pick up a copy – join the conversation no one is having.

The Well of Sunken Dreams
Read and Question Now

This collection of poems is a reflection of my thoughts about this and other darker aspects of modern life. In my other collections I like to balance this side of my ruminations with more optimistic explorations. This did not seem appropriate here. This is my equivalent of a grunge phase.

It also contains largely previously unpublished works that have not appeared anywhere else.

So, stick on those goth tunes and wallow in the well of sunken dreams.

Uncovering the Inspiration Behind “The Well of Sunken Dreams”

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Behind every poem in “The Well of Sunken Dreams” lies a story, an image, or an idea that has haunted me. Inspiration comes in unexpected forms: fragments of dreams, the fleeting beauty of nature, the aching feeling of memories, and the shadowed corners of the imagination. This collection is as much a reflection of my own inner world as it is an offering to you, the reader, to see where it leads you. If you’re intrigued by the source of inspiration, step into “The Well of Sunken Dreams” and see what stirs.


What Makes a Poem Enduring? Thoughts from “The Well of Sunken Dreams”

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There’s a magic in poetry that lingers long after the last word. In “The Well of Sunken Dreams“, I’ve aimed to craft poems that stay with you, echoing back as whispers from deep within. It’s an exploration of poetry as an experience—a dance between reader and verse. I hope each line will spark reflection and resonance, inviting you to come back and find new meaning each time. Are you ready to let these words sink into your thoughts?

The Well of Sunken Dreams


Darker Journeys of Older Age

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Journey through the darkness of unfulfilled dreams with ‘The Well of Sunken Dreams.’ These poems offer a raw and honest reflection on the harsh realities of existence. #Poetry #Journey”

Dark Journeys

Embark on a Dark Journey with This Poetry Collection

As a middle-aged man, I find myself doing the things typical of someone my age—catching up with friends over a pint, reminiscing about the past, and lamenting the present. Like many of us, we look back fondly, convinced that things were better, and wonder what today’s youth are missing.

But out of these conversations emerged a stark realization, one that Mark Fisher articulated so chillingly in Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?—we are a generation that was sold a dream, a promise that if we worked hard and stayed the course, success would follow. And so, we did. We toiled, poured our blood, sweat, and tears into making others rich, generating profits that were never ours.

Yet here we are, still struggling, still fighting against a tide that threatens to pull us under with every passing day. The cost of living climbs higher, and the shadow of homelessness looms ever closer. The dream we were sold was a lie, and we are left with the bitter taste of reality.

This collection of poems is my response to that lie—a reflection on the darker aspects of modern life. Unlike my previous works, where I’ve tried to find a balance with optimism, this collection delves deep into the shadows. This is my grunge phase, a raw and unfiltered exploration of a world gone awry.

Inside, you’ll find pieces that have never been published before, thoughts that have lingered in the dark corners of my mind, now brought to light.

So, put on your favourite goth tunes, and join me on this journey into the depths of sunken dreams. Embrace the darkness, and find solace in knowing that you are not alone in feeling the weight of a world that promised so much and delivered so little.