Paces the Cage

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Author: Henry-Smith, Sean D.S*an D. Henry-Smith’s second full-length book of poems, 'Paces the Cage', lifts off from their previous book by expanding an already-queered language to near breaking point. Through the complexities of Henry-Smith’s personal experiences and the use of a poetically fragmented voice, the literal and metaphorical are remixed in real time. Henry-Smith's inclusion of ambient sounds, stage directions and lighting cues build a rich auditory landscape that enhances the immersive quality of the poems. The spontaneous shifts in tone, style and subject matter offer a mirror to personal and historical narratives of oppression, adversity, the act of speaking and what it means to be truly heard by your community of fellow creators.S*an D. Henry-Smith is a poet and photographer. Their first poetry collection, 'Wild Peach' (2020), was published by Futurepoem and shortlisted for the PEN Open Book Award. They are also the author of two chapbooks.ISBN 9798991298865. The Song Cave. pb. 100 pages. 19.1 x 14 cm.available Show more