Lamentations of Icarus tells a story of identity and healing from beginning to end. V. Malizzi captures the struggle of finding identity in her faith and her sexuality through this raw collection of poetry. Following the framework of the myth of Icarus, she explores the nature of desire and destruction. She takes the readers through her personal and painful journey and calls for them to look deeper into their lives and faith.
"I've been writing words/ harsh words/ sharp words/ hateful words/ So they don't live/ Like knives in my body."
Lamentations of Icarus is an emotional read that will leave you with a bit of turmoil, a bit of peace, and hope for a brighter world.
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