The collection captures vivid moments, from a child's playful experience on Red Flag day to the intensity of drug overdoses linked to a turbulent affair with a terrorist dragon lady. Through instinctive notation, the poems invite readers to explore the author's fascination with sensation, movement, and color, immersing them in a rich tapestry of emotional and sensory experiences.
Exploring the challenges of writing from a foreign perspective, the narrative delves into the struggle of capturing the essence of a life that feels inherently elusive. It highlights the vulnerability of writers who must confront their own identities while attempting to depict experiences that are deeply rooted in a culture they do not fully inhabit. The text questions the authenticity of an outsider's voice compared to that of a native, pondering how one can effectively convey the richness of a landscape that is not their own.
A rich medley of broad and deep practical knowledge of the natural world.