Brian S HeffernanBrian S. Heffernan is a 2019 graduate of Columbia College Chicago, where he earned his degree in Poetry. Drawing from a rich artistic background, he crafts work that is both emotionally resonant and visually striking, blending lush language with the recision of a skilled wordsmith. His unique perspective as a hard of hearing poet allows him to interpret vocal tones and musical emotion in distinctive ways, shaping a voice that is entirely his own.Heffernan's debut collection, Go Listen To The Calla Lillies, is a deeply evocative poetry journey that honors a father's passing while serving as a quiet reminder to find life in the middle of grief. The collection balances scientific and emotional explorations of time, death, memory, spirit, and connection. From a grandmother's enduring love symbolized by a porcelain clown, to the anatomy of a twin flame connection, to the foreign language and English prose of "Kama Muta Syndrome," Heffernan compiles voices of memory into an abstract and beautiful artistic tapestry. His incorporation of multilingual expression to capture singular, once in a lifetime emotions sets his work apart in contemporary poetry. Read More Read Less