Values, Beauty, Blame, and Overcoming: Self-Help Prose Poetry
About this ebook
This is poetry for people who hate fluff.
It’s not flowery. It’s not pretty. It’s real.
In these 40 short prose poems, Ricky Browne explores the battles we fight with ourselves—blame, ego, avoidance, values out of balance, and the painful truth that growth often starts with discomfort.
This book isn’t here to coddle you.
It’s here to challenge, reflect, and offer the kind of clarity that doesn’t always feel good—but just might set you free.
Read one piece at a time. Let it sit. Come back when you need it.
This is self-help, sharpened.
About the author
Ricky Browne is an Australian writer with a wild mix of books under his belt—from fantasy micro-fiction and sharp-witted satire to practical guides for getting your life back on track. After two decades of personal growth, mental health recovery, and creative experimentation, he’s learned how to chip away at big goals without losing his mind (or humour).
Whether he's unpacking deep psychological truths, poking fun at modern life, or helping others break through procrastination and perfectionism, Ricky writes with raw honesty and a spark of mischief. His work is designed to make you think, laugh, and maybe even take action.
When he’s not writing, Ricky builds helpful little apps, journals like a madman, and makes weird bird merch. He lives in rural Australia with his family, his thoughts, and a daily urge to make something worthwhile.
