This work was first published in Spread the Word’s Young Writers Collective Anthology, 2025. This anthology stands as a testament to the courage, creativity, and growth of a remarkable group of young poets who have spent seven months exploring the power of language and self-expression. The anthology is more than a collection of poems—it is a celebration of emerging voices, of stories told with boldness and vulnerability.
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Man of the House by Brandon Treacy
I’m not ready
for your life, your story to decay.
I’m not ready
for my life to turn unsteady.
Why do you have to age? To fade away?
What about the path I walk, who’ll guide my way?
I’m not ready.
About Brandon Treacy
Brandon Treacy (He/Him) is a Writer and Filmmaker who possess a BA in Film. Since graduating he has worked on a sold-out award winning play and is currently writing a TV Pilot. His work explores themes such as Identity, legacy, history, connection and resilience.