ROME — Rome native Francis DiClemente has released his latest book of poetry, available through Amazon.com. DiClemente said “The Truth I Must Invent” is a collection of narrative and philosophical poems written in free-verse style. The poems feature a minimalistic approach and whimsical language, while exploring themes of self, identity, loneliness, memory, existence, family, parenthood, and compassion.

This is DiClemente’s seventh work of poetry. The book is available on Amazon.