ohn Mamaril opens the door and creatively invites us in as he shares intimate moments of personal reflection in the form of love letters, snapshots, and self-portraits. In each piece, John plays with words in a way that is both accessible to individuals new to poetry while remaining enjoyable to familiar readers as they explore his thoughts regarding self-image, learning, and love. Beneath the vulnerable tone and honest introspection within this collection, there lives a quiet and romantic hopefulness in Postcards from My Bedroom that is eager to jump out of the pages.

This collection is more than an assortment of writing - it is an illuminating journey in self-discovery, a careful navigation of complicated relationships, and a shimmering exploration of love. This adventure can feel lonely and lost but in the mix of wrong turns, there is a playful wandering and living in the moment that leaves the reader feeling like they too are finding themselves headed in the right direction.