The Study of Human Life

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Exploring themes of abolition, ecological consciousness, and parenthood, this collection features three distinct sequences that blend autobiographical elements with speculative fiction. The opening section reflects on family, vulnerability, and youthful dreams. The central sequence, "The Book of Mycah," imagines a world where Malcolm X and a contemporary victim of police violence are resurrected. The concluding poems delve into the joys and challenges of fatherhood, capturing the transformative experience of welcoming a new life amidst current societal crises.