Might Kindred

In her collection "Might Kindred," Monica Gomery explores the personal and collective voice, questioning what it means to make a home as a first-generation American. She explores themes of belonging and unbelonging, and her intersections reach for something divine at the center.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 94 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

The poems of Monica Gomery's collection, "Might Kindred," delve into profound questions about belonging and identity. Through her evocative language and rich imagery, Gomery explores the complexities of human relationships, both intimate and collective. She conjures mountains, bodies of water, and queer and immigrant poetics to create a tapestry of experiences that resonate with readers.

In "Might Kindred," Gomery explores the deeply personal and the possibility of a collective voice. She engages in a dialogue with her ancestors through letters, encounters a shadow sister, and reflects on what it means to make a home as a first-generation American. The poems are rooted in the body and its connections, seeking kinship and connection in a world that often feels fragmented.

Gomery's intersections are rich and complex, reaching for something divine at the center. She challenges traditional notions of belonging and unbelonging, suggesting that they are part of a larger, interconnected whole. Through her poetry, Gomery invites readers to explore the depths of their own identities and to recognize the shared humanity that binds us all.

"Might Kindred" is a testament to Gomery's talent as a poet and her ability to create a sense of belonging and connection in a world that often feels divided. Her poems are a powerful exploration of the human experience and a reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and kinship.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496232397