{"product_id":"i-miss-you-delicate-9781943977604","title":"I Miss You, Delicate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout I Miss You, Delicate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Miss You, Delicate\u003c\/em\u003e marks the powerful debut of Baruch Porras-Hernandez, a long-time luminary of the Bay Area literary and performance worlds. This inaugural poetry collection delivers urgent, searing verses that navigate the intersections of identity, belonging, and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Collection Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePorras-Hernandez brings deft attention to voice and narrative throughout this work, creating a panoply of voices from past and present. The collection explores the body and its shortcomings with unflinching honesty, while weaving together threads of geography and history that ground each poem in lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs acclaimed poet sam sax notes: \"The work in \u003cem\u003eI Miss You, Delicate\u003c\/em\u003e sizzles and coddles and thots and grieves its way toward Bethlehem... this panoply of voices from past and present is not to be missed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThemes and Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection tackles themes of identity and belonging through a queer lens, offering readers an intimate look at the complexities of contemporary life. The poems balance tenderness with urgency, grief with celebration, creating a reading experience that resonates long after the final page. The work examines the body's relationship to space and time, drawing connections between personal narrative and broader historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaruch Porras-Hernandez has established himself as a vital voice in Bay Area literary and performance circles. \u003cem\u003eI Miss You, Delicate\u003c\/em\u003e represents his first full-length poetry collection, bringing his performance background and literary expertise to the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Sibling Rivalry Press in April 2019, this paperback edition makes contemporary queer poetry accessible at under $15. The collection represents the indie press's commitment to amplifying diverse voices in American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection appeals to readers of contemporary poetry, particularly those interested in queer literature, Latin American authors, and Bay Area literary voices. It makes an excellent gift for poetry lovers seeking fresh perspectives and powerful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sibling Rivalry Press, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493271376146,"sku":"9781943977604","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5b3339bf-2704-4f79-a2da-764024649020.jpg?v=1730641483","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-miss-you-delicate-9781943977604","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}