Eating My Grandmother

A Grief Cycle

Krissy Kneen

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Queensland Univ. Press
24 June 2015

Poetry; Poetry by individual poets

Bereft after her grandmother's death, Krissy Kneen began writing these poems in an attempt to make sense of her loss. This powerful work offers a kaleidoscope of fitful dreams, tender memories and heart-struck musings that shine new light on our own mortality.

I pick a grain of her, stolen from the urnplace it on my tongue.

Her body.

My blood.

She lodges in me.

Bereft after her grandmother's death, Krissy Kneen began writing these poems in an attempt to make sense of her loss. This powerful work offers a kaleidoscope of fitful dreams, tender memories and heart-struck musings that shine new light on our own mortality.

'Raw and exhilarating, Eating My Grandmotherembodies the visceral paradox of grief.'Kristina Olsson

'At once exquisitely sensitive and blazing with wit and experimentation, Kneen re-imagines elegiac poetry.'Judges' Comments, Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize

By: Krissy Kneen
Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9780702253744
ISBN 10: 070225374X
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 24 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Eating My Grandmother: A Grief Cycle

'Raw and exhilarating, Eating My Grandmother embodies the visceral paradox of grief.' Kristina Olsson 'At once exquisitely sensitive and blazing with wit and experimentation, Kneen re-imagines elegiac poetry.' Judges' Comments, Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize