Bury Me in Smoke

Who am I trying to impress?

Whose validation am I yearning for?

Frantically searching

For someone to

To make me feel

Like what I do is ok

To make me feel

Like who I am is enough

Written during a period of extreme poor mental health, Bury Me In Smoke is the first collection of poetry from photographer Emdad Khan.

Emdad Khan is an empath, creative and photographer. His debut collection of poetry was written during, what he describes as, a perfect storm of difficulties that plunged him into the deepest depression he has ever experienced. Emdad has suffered from anxiety and depression for most of his life but was formally diagnosed in 2013. He currently resides in Southend-on-Sea with his fiancée.