"the poem begins not where the knife enters but where the blade twists"

A reflection on rebuilding oneself after heartbreak, mourning the death of a loved one, forgiveness, and history. 2 for 2 with Hanif Abdurraqib's works bringing me absolute joy. This was wonderful and lyrical and I may go read it again today just to feel something. 

I love reading his work via audiobooks - especially when he pauses to give explanations to the poems or essays. But now I fear I will also have to go buy this physically to have and to hold onto forever. 

I've decided that I will be reading his backlist (and new release) this year.