A vibrant collection of poetry exploring motherhood, identity, and modern life in New Zealand.
Leah Dodd's Past Lives delves into the urgency of the moment, navigating motherhood, housing precarity, and politics with a distinctive voice. From buses to poetry readings, these poems traverse rental bathrooms and Runescape, encountering domestic creatures and men with mullets. Through astral projection and sharp observation, Dodd explores the complexities of becoming, reflecting on past lives while embracing the future.
These restless and spacious poems resonate with readers who appreciate intimate, socially aware reflections on contemporary life. Past Lives is perfect for those seeking poetry that captures the essence of modern New Zealand with humor and heart.
