Description
There is (still) love here, the compelling new collection of poetry by DeanAtta, is a personal and powerful exploration of relationships, love and loss,encompassing LGBTQ+ and Black history, Greek Cypriot heritage, pride andidentity, dislocation and belonging. Atta’s tender, precisely-crafted and generous poemsseek consolation and affirmation. These are poems as an antidote forchallenging times, whether facing prejudice or the challenges of the pandemic,experiencing grief or recovering from heartbreak. Here, we encounter bluefeelings and homesickness, things lost in translation and the pressures of themany roles we play in life. We also find the recipes of home, gifts and giving,the togetherness of community and connection to help us to heal. There is still love here – and journeys towards forgiveness, acceptance, queer joy and thepower to unapologetically be yourself and fully embrace who you are. Â
