Wail Song: or wading in the water at the end of the world

Wail Song is a multi-form long poem that explores the relationship between humans and animals, using black abjection as a central theme. It challenges readers to consider how far they are willing to wade into the water of darkness with the end of the world in sight. The poems of Chaun Webster demand action in the face of the impending apocalypse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Black Ocean

Wail Song, a multi-form long poem, delves into profound contemplation on being, unveiling the intricate interplay between human and animal existence. It exposes the underlying reliance on black abjection as the foundation for their construction. As readers immerse themselves in the belly of the whale, the poem poses a haunting question: How far are they willing to wade into the depths of darkness with blackness?

Chaun Webster's poems emerge as a testament to the inadequacy of the world, straining with each syllable as if yearning for something more. With the end of the world in the rearview mirror, they demand an answer to the question: What actions can we take in our blackened flesh, given the limited time remaining?

Wail Song invites readers to embark on a introspective journey, exploring the depths of human and animal existence and the profound implications of their reliance on blackness. It challenges them to confront the darkness within themselves and the world around them, and to consider the possibilities for redemption and transformation in the face of impending doom.

Weight: 164g
Dimension: 152 x 192 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781939568687