Starship Tahiti

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Exploring the tension between captivity and imagination, this poetry collection begins on Rikers Island and traces a journey through various evocative settings, from Grand Central Station to the Chesapeake Bay. The poems delve into themes of violence, gender, and identity, featuring vivid scenes where inmates engage with literature and music. By subverting linear storytelling, Lamson creates layered narratives that blur boundaries between the sacred and the secular, offering reflections on transformation and the complexities of existence.