A Socially Acceptable Breakdown Support Black Authors he embarks on a final

he embarks on a final

In the poems

To call [them] one of the best poets would be a gross understatement

author of Worldly Things

can we fully appreciate this body of work

A Socially Acceptable Breakdown Support Black Authors he embarks on a finalPatrick Roche, 2021 A poetry collection pulling from the author's personal narrative to take the reader on a journey through family, mental health, grief, pop culture, body image, queer identity, love, joy, memory, myth, and magic. The collection follows a trajectory of 1) exploring identity, avoidance, escapism, and shame, then 2) facing and confronting fears, shame, grief, and self image, and finally 3) breaking down stigma, searching for joy,