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This collection of poems is overwhelmed by the fraught realities of embodiment. The body – in relation to the self, to other bodies, to perceptions and narratives placed upon it – is ever present, as is the threat of violation. Concerns of the body intrude upon love and living. Nonetheless, there are hummingbirds, vertical trees, and dreams of horses.

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midmorning 2

usps autumn colors forever stamps 3

Dear Reader 4

t shirt that says Protect Trans Kids 5

In images 6

At the sight 7

You open my shirt 8

Without turning many lights on 9

Descending 10

you and me 11

dreamhorse 12

Cuspid 16

two

A spine is not a given 18

canal motel and resort 20

Moth 21

I think of it while I’m sleeping 22

Dinner 23

residents on disappearance of local girl 24

Sometimes 26

Making hollow things 27

Place a Sock Full of Rice in Your Car Overnight 28

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School	Emory College
Department	English and Creative Writing
Degree	B.A.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Literature, English Fine Arts
Keyword	poetry creative writing
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Heather Christle, Emory University
Committee Members	Jericho Brown, Emory University Marjorie Pak, Emory University

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