Rene (Rainy) Mullen's new collection "This Still Breathing Canvas" is an introspective portrait of inner (and outer) struggles to make sense of a world that has failed, more than once, to deliver the promises we all assume are granted in childhood. These poems explore universal themes of loss, mental health, love and finding the strength to stand on your own as the world around you spirals out of control. Subtle deconstruction and a unique narrative voice lend these poems a resilience that is urgent and necessary. As the author reminds us; the journey is not easy, and healing may be a lifelong process, but learning to love yourself is a worthy goal.