Sweet Bone Girl by Esme Allman Lawrence Sail From the first New Poetries

From the first New Poetries anthology

interruption and symbolism to articulate narratives of the unconscious

work and play - and the urgent need to find a voice for the poems that will somehow do the whole glorious riot of it justice

a peaceful life in an unwalled city doesn’t seem too much to ask

Sweet Bone Girl by Esme Allman Lawrence Sail From the first New PoetriesSweet Bone Girl by Esme Allman is a bold and intimate collection that unravels the complexities of love, identity, and desire. Through a series of raw and evocative poems, Allman navigates the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality, offering a deeply personal exploration of the self and the body. From moments of tenderness to confrontations with societal expectations, this collection is a celebration of the voices that refuse to be silenced.