Press Start To Begin

Press Start to Begin by Samuel Ludke is a journey through worlds both digital and deeply human. Blending the pulse of retro arcades with the timeless struggles of love, loss, memory, and renewal, this poetry collection explores what it means to live in an age where reality and imagination constantly collide. Each poem feels like a new level-sometimes a challenge, sometimes a reward-inviting readers to step into a space where nostalgia meets vulnerability, where every stanza is a checkpoint on the path toward self-discovery.
With sharp imagery, emotional resonance, and a voice both modern and eternal, Ludke's work captures the raw beauty of starting over and the courage it takes to press forward.