Breathe Together: poems of the plague (Paperback)

Description

Breathe Together is both deeply personal and universally relatable, and it speaks to the resilience and humanity of those who lived through complex losses and tragedies during these difficult times. The language is evocative and powerful, with a strong sense of imagery and emotion. The collection is not only a reflection of the pandemic, maternal lineage, insanity, and infidelity, but also the emotional journey of the poet. The reader can feel the pain, hope and uncertainty that the poet feels. The poems are written in a variety of styles and forms, but they are united by a common thread of raw emotion and vulnerability.

The poems about the pandemic capture the fear and uncertainty of living through a global crisis, as well as the moments of hope and connection that have helped people to get through it. The poems about insanity delve into the confusion and turmoil of watching someone you love losing their grip on reality even as the world seems to have lost its grasp on truth. The poems about becoming a grandmother reflect on the joys and sorrows of being far away while one’s children start families of their own, while contrasting with the discovery of infidelity and confronting the pain and betrayal of having one’s trust broken.

Overall, “Breathe Together” is a powerful collection of poetry that delves into the complexities of human emotion during a time of crisis. It is a must-read for anyone who has been affected by the pandemic, struggled with mental health, become a grandmother, or experienced infidelity. It is a reminder that amid difficult times we can still find hope, connection and healing by breathing together.