William Middleton in his collection of seventy-four poems, brings out the raw emotions, no matter how traumatic or dark it may be. His poems touch on themes of mental health, war, loved ones, nostalgia, and hope. 'Don't Play with Madness' talks about trauma, depression, and broken memories. When all one can see is darkness around, when it feels like one is stuck in time, when one wishes to forget memories buried deep There will always be a helping hand.