Janne Robinson Libri

In this collection, Robinson takes deep right hooks at what it is to be a woman in our world. Women are repressed—their voices are dry, their spines crooked, and their spirits walked on. In these pages, Janne breaks women open so they can breathe. Janne was inspired to write the poem “There Are Cobwebs on Her Vagina” after working with a client who was healing the repressed sexual shame from her deeply religious background. She felt suffocated by her client’s story and the stories of women around the world facing oppression, and wrote this poem to reclaim some of the power she believes belongs in the hands of all women. This collection is poetry direct from Robinson’s heart—a set of reflections on her recent life experiences that includes connecting with her long-absent father; finding herself the other woman; discovering, losing and rediscovering her joy and owning that entire process; questioning societal biases and norms; teaching and learning from others to “walk tall”; and making a home inside her truths big enough for us all. Like her first collection, This Is For The Women Who Don’t Give A Fuck , these poems are a spirited exploration, one that will change how you see yourself and view the world around you.

The author shares intimate conversations with her gynecologist and reflects on her experience of having an abortion alone, revealing the emotional weight of her boyfriend's refusal to sell his guitar for a plane ticket. She explores the sensations of pleasure and grief, from the vivid imagery of her body to the stark reality of loss that leaves her on her kitchen floor. The narrative captures the essence of fleeting moments, like the aroma of espresso and the warmth of an Italian lover, while critiquing the commercialization of spiritualism and urging authenticity over blind faith. She confronts the numbness of grief following a suicide and embraces the liberating experience of surfing naked, conveying the taste of freedom amidst nature's beauty. The collection also delves into her disdain for societal norms, including marriage and politics, as she questions everything and articulates truths often left unspoken. Her radical vulnerability is presented not as bravery, but as common sense. This poetry collection is a heartfelt assembly of poignant stories, whimsical observations, and joyful expressions, inviting readers to explore extraordinary experiences and emerge transformed.