Synapse Ashes
This poem explores the experience of a stroke through metaphorical and artistic imagery, employing the metaphor of a forest engulfed in fire to represent its sudden and destructive impact on the brain and body. Its evocative language is designed to resonate deeply with readers, providing both a powerful portrayal of the emotional impact and urgency of the disease and an uplifting message of renewal and hope, exploring the resilience associated with stroke rehabilitation and the medical care involved.
Authors
- João Guilherme Bochnia Küster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1828-2726)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arts & Health
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2025.2481266
- Primary Topic
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00