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'Ten Dollars and a Zippo' a poetic look at mental illness

Washington Daily News - 6/29/2017

Jonathan Clayborne thought he'd never again see his name in print.

A former reporter for the Washington Daily News, he gave up the profession several years ago because of mental and physical issues. Since, it's been an ongoing recovery, one he's now sharing in "Ten Dollars and a Zippo."

Twenty-two years in the making, this compilation of poetry is funny and serious, and tackles the subject of mental illness. It's free verse; the inspiration drawn from a variety of poets. It's also semi-autobiographical.