Description of the Book:
from the author:
hey. it's really special to me that you're reading this.
I just want to tell you that the poems in this book are about the beautiful people I met last year; I'm sure some of you are reading the back right now. I have spent my whole life afraid of connection, afraid to be myself amongst strangers. I was surprised upon writing this that not only am I no longer afraid, but that these strangers became my beautiful friends, and the love they have shown me in every way is something I could have never imagined.
it is a challenge to write 21 poems in 21 days - least of all when I have struggled to get out of bed in the morning- but this time, upon completing the #WriteAngle a second time, something has altered in the way I've written poetry - a love, a fascination, a growing warm connection with the new people that I have fallen in love with on every scale. this book is about them; about those I know personally and some who I don't, and some things which came to mind while thinking of them. I love us - the people I've created these bonds with are strange, and queer, selfless, determinate and radiant beyond all comprehension. I will never understand anyone, and perhaps that is the most unique thing I learned about loving other people-- that in our lack of understanding and strangeness, our souls still reach for each other.
I love you always.
Grey
strange & beautiful people
Author's Name: Grey Gardner About the Author: Grey Gardner (they/them) is a non-binary queer artist, poetry writer and performer based in Kelowna, BC. They are a two time published author with Bookleaf Publishing, their first book being 'A Study in Time (and other lies)' in 2022. This year, Grey has featured on local zines across the Okanagan in addition to their work organizing events with local literary arts groups and the local queer community. Book ISBN: 9789358316315
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