I Brought You to My Feast

Step into a world where expectations are shattered.

"i brought you to my feast" invites you to sit down at a table where the standard rules, phrases, and expectations we live by are completely upended.

I prepared a plate of myself, imperfections for you to see:
A plate of sorrow, a plate of joy, a plate I knew as me.
A plate of all my failure, a plate of all success,
A plate of all my struggle, a plate of happiness.

One Author, Two Distinct Voices

In this thought-provoking debut collection, Kolleen Slater challenges the status quo. Writing under both her given name and her pen name—while Lena crafts the witty, deeply nuanced pieces—these two voices offer sharp observations on the complex architecture of human relationships. From the silent friction of family dynamics to the unbalanced weight of expectations, these poems strip away comforting illusions. Here, our deepest assumptions are meticulously dissected and redefined.

A Journey of Intense Self-Reflection

The collection boldly interrogates traditional views on religion, love, and dogma, offering a unique personal lexicon that encourages readers to think outside the standards given to them. Love, family, and social expectations are all held up to the light for intense self-reflection.

Arranged intentionally to build an emotional arc—opening with powerful favorites, moving through reflective depths, and closing with the climactic title piece—this collection is a mirror. It is an essential read for anyone who has ever questioned the roles they were assigned and decided to write their own script.

Are you ready to question the roles you were assigned? Read "i brought you to my feast" today.