Sara Henning's poetry delves into the complexities of existence with a piercing clarity. Her verses explore themes that are both intimate and universal, often focusing on the intersections of human experience with the natural world. Henning employs vivid language and precise imagery to craft works that resonate with readers on a deep emotional and intellectual level. Her approach to writing is characterized by a sensitivity to detail and an ability to capture fleeting moments of beauty and pain.
Considering in these poems the impact of addiction and sexual repression in the family and on its individual members, Sara Henning explores with deft compassion the psychological ramifications of traumas across multiple generations.
A lyrical meditation on time, survival, and merciful moments of joy, Sara Henning’s Burn draws readers deep into the moments that make us, focusing on instances of crisis and renewal to explore our relation to time and lived experience.