Exploring themes of desire, harm, and human need, the collection features bold and enchanting poetry that balances seriousness with vitality. Robin Behn delves into the complexities of emotions, revealing both beauty and potential turmoil. Her language invites readers to reflect on life's challenges while also celebrating the possibility of pleasure, making for a refreshing and thought-provoking experience.
A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.
Exploring the profound connection between life and death, the narrative follows a premature son and his elderly father, each positioned at different horizons of existence. The author employs a rich and precise language, blending playfulness with somber tones. Drawing from her musical background, she crafts an emotional landscape that resonates with the themes of time and familial bonds, symbolized by the metaphor of a "red needle" extracted from the sky, echoing the continuity of life and the complexities of their relationship.
Exploring the profound relationship between a premature son and his aging father, the narrative delves into themes of life, time, and connection. The author employs a rich, evocative language that balances playfulness with somber reflection, mirroring her musical background. Through this emotional journey, she artfully captures the essence of existence, likening it to the persistent horizon note in traditional Indian music, symbolizing continuity and depth amidst life's fleeting moments.