The Sword You Left Behind

The Sword You Left Behind is being published on July 1st 2025. It contains 136 Poems and comes in around 338 pages. The eBook is available for preorder right now on Amazon. Paperback will be available on July 1st for $12.99 USD and Hardcover for $20 USD.

Below is the description of the book as well as the blurb on the back of the book.

Book Description – The Sword You Left Behind

The Sword You Left Behind by Jordan Francis, also known as The Mad Poet, is a raw, soul-baring collection of poetry and prose that slices through the noise of life with a sword forged from grief, resilience, and hope. Written in the aftermath of the author’s father’s battle with cancer, the book begins as a powerful tribute to a “mountain of a man” and evolves into a profound exploration of personal pain, mental health, and the unbreakable will to survive.

With fearless honesty and emotional precision, Francis charts a journey through heartbreak, depression, faith, and healing. From screaming at the sky in rage and sorrow to standing tall with the sword of love and legacy in hand, these pages invite the reader into both the trenches of despair and the light of hard-won hope.

Whether honoring a father’s enduring impact, speaking out against the shadows of mental illness, or offering a lifeline to those who feel alone in their struggles, this book is a testament to survival, to the warriors within us all, and to the truth that even as mountains fall, spirits can still rise.

Perfect for readers looking for inspiration, raw authenticity, and poetic catharsis, The Sword You Left Behind is not just a book—it’s a battle cry and a balm for the wounded soul.

Short Book Description – The Sword You Left Behind

In The Sword You Left Behind, Jordan Francis (aka The Mad Poet) turns grief into grit and pain into poetry. This powerful collection honors the life and legacy of his late father while diving headfirst into the trenches of mental health, loss, and healing. Through raw, fearless verse, Francis offers not just hope—but a promise. A promise that you are not alone, that brighter days are real, and that every broken soul still holds the power to fight. This is more than poetry. It’s a lifeline.

You can preorder your eBook @ https://a.co/d/gibgjWw