Observations

These poems are observations on personal experiences, memories, philosophy, mental illness, and other topics. They are an attempt to express myself despite a long struggle with depression. They are short poems, designed to convey themes and ideas concisely. Topics covered span from reflections on spirituality, to childhood memories, to historical figures and more.

The author, Christopher James Wray, was born in Falkirk and brought up in Central Scotland. He got a first-class honours degree in philosophy from Glasgow University. Christopher worked in community care for a spell. He now writes poetry. He has suffered with depression from a young age.