Description
In a world where identity is constantly negotiated, this sharp, intimate work follows a narrator’s search for belonging through the everyday textures of selfhood—body, language, and the stories we inherit. With lyrical clarity and a keen eye for social nuance, it traces how desire, vulnerability, and power shape the way we see ourselves and each other. Blending personal reflection with cultural observation, the book explores themes of transformation, visibility, and the politics of being “seen.” Written in Melissa Lozada-Oliva’s distinctive, emotionally precise style, it offers a resonant, thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.
Available Editions
paperback
Button Poetry
Published Jan 1, 2017
60 pages
ISBN: 9781943735242
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Community Reviews(1)
i am all hair and tits and teeth waiting for my chance to take a bite out of the next person i see. you will remember me by the pieces of me i leave behind and i will not apologize for a single strand.
Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
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