Kristian Zenz stories the everyday routine of the average working individual, in their own nine-to-five and afterwards. Described via monarch migrations, frozen custard dates, and prairie fires, the stories told culminate in a collection detailing the cycle we force ourselves to grow accustomed to.
The writers latest collection proves to be his most mature and polished, yet sensitive and emotional poetry to date. Showcasing Zenz's inspiration from music, the book is split into three sections: morning, afternoon, and evening. Each contains eight poems detailing the monotony of life confined to a twenty-hour hour cycle, climbing in a crescendo of fatigue and burnout.
Kristian Zenz strikes a balance between the delicate precision of contemporary poetry with the raw, visceral emotion in spoken-word presentation. Within his third poetry + art collection published, Zenz creates his most complete and compelling work so far.
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Kristian Zenz is an American Author and Poet from West Allis, Wisconsin. He has published one science fiction novel, 2050, and three poetry collections: Deadly Grievances, Vernacular Whirlwind, and Nine to Five. His work is featured in the award-winning anthology 'A Line Meant' by 2020 Wisconsin Poetry Laureate Dash Kelly Hamilton. Kristian serves as community chair for the Southeast Wisconsin Book Festival. His alma mater is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a degree in both English: Creative Writing and Philosophy. Kristian is known primarily for his captivating live performances, as he is both influenced by contemporary poetry and spoken-word.