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Burgundy Walrus Volume I is a visceral, soul-stirring collection of poetry and illustrations that charts the terrain of the human experience—from traumas, addictions, and grief to healing, love, and awakening. Samuel T. Scholtes, a multidisciplinary artist and survivor of deep transformation, weaves raw emotion and striking visual art into an immersive journey through the thresholds of light and shadow.
This is more than just a book that serves as a mirror for anyone navigating pain, purpose, and the mystery of being alive. Each page is a meditation on the soul’s capacity to rise, a reminder that trauma can become transformation, and that creativity is a sacred act of healing. With themes of resilience, rebirth, and soulful reflection, these poems and illustrations are equal parts guide and companion for anyone seeking meaning in the mess.
Let these words and images stir something ancient within you—and carry you closer to wholeness.
Burgundy Walrus Volume 0
Free collection of poems and illustrations:
Burgundy Walrus is a striking collection of poetry and illustrations that delves into the depths of the human experience. Each poem captures the soul’s passage through trauma, healing, awakening, and rebirth, revealing the beauty of the soul's journey. Accompanied by visually enchanting and deeply meaningful illustrations, this book is an immersive exploration of transformation—where chaos meets clarity, pain gives way to purpose, and the unseen becomes tangible. Burgundy Walrus is a raw and evocative testament to healing, awakening and positivity.