Jonathan Butcher's chapbook, Broken Slates, is about the bridge between youth and adulthood and the mixture of emotions that time can bring, especially to situations such as work, relationships, friendships, self-awareness, etc. This collection is reflective of some of his experiences and feelings at that time and Jonathan has tried to capture any shift in outlook, attitude, and emotions in his poems. Jonathan's various surroundings and how they can inform one's overall sense of being are also a prominent factor.