There is (still) love here

Dean Atta's new collection of poetry explores relationships, love, loss, LGBTQ+ and Black history, Greek Cypriot heritage, pride, identity, dislocation, and belonging, offering consolation and affirmation in challenging times. It explores blue feelings, homesickness, things lost in translation, and the recipes of home, gifts, and giving, as well as journeys towards forgiveness, acceptance, queer joy, and the power to unapologetically be yourself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Nine Arches Press

Dean Atta's captivating new collection of poetry, titled "There is (still) love here," delves into the depths of human relationships, love, and loss, encompassing a wide range of experiences and identities. With a personal and powerful touch, Atta explores the complexities of LGBTQ+ and Black history, Greek Cypriot heritage, pride, identity, dislocation, and belonging.

Through his tender, precise, and generous poems, Atta seeks solace and affirmation, offering an antidote for challenging times. Whether navigating prejudice, coping with the pandemic's challenges, experiencing grief, or healing from heartbreak, his words provide comfort and guidance.

In this collection, readers encounter a spectrum of emotions, from blue feelings and homesickness to the loss of things in translation and the pressures of various roles we play in life. However, Atta also provides recipes for home, gifts, and giving, emphasizing the togetherness of community and the importance of connection in healing.

Through his poetic journeys, Atta invites readers to explore forgiveness, acceptance, queer joy, and the courage to unapologetically be themselves and fully embrace their identities. "There is (still) love here" serves as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, reminding us of the beauty and complexity of love and the journey toward self-discovery.

Weight: 128g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913437503