From The Yellow House And On is a memoir through poetry. The poems of this collection create a camera-like image of the writer’s childhood and adolescence in Ohio. Topics of abuse, love, disability, race, gender, and sexuality are meditated upon from the adult child's perspective. The poet connects these topics by interweaving themes of love, longing, and acceptance. Ultimately, From The Yellow House And On is about moving forward after trauma, accepting what’s broken, and appreciating the tender moments. A poetry collection for readers of Rio Cortez and Fatimah Asghar.
UNRAVELING DAUGHTER
A daughter unravels some of her clothes
To thread the holes in her father
She sweeps the crumbs he has left
And goes to bed
A little less whole than the day before