Patterns of Blood

The poems in this chapbook collection explore aspects of human existence, highlighting the body's significance in physical, spiritual, and familial contexts. They portray the unfiltered reality of living in a physical body, while also honoring the beauty and strength of the human form. The poems draw comparisons between the blood coursing through our veins and the life experiences that nourish and mold us. Just as blood sustains our physical selves, our shared experiences sustain our identities and our humanity. Overall, this collection celebrates life, reflects on the intricate patterns that define us, and explores how we are all interconnected through the universal essence of being.