I was so impressed by your writing of, as well as, your reading from nineteen. One, I love how each poem communicates with the next, yet the continuity can invoke a feeling of surprise. For instance, “…a drawer of completely useless lingerie,” followed by, “I gave up on dreams a long time ago,” seem to cohere perfectly & the lines together bring about an even greater sadness inherent in what they mean. Two, I enjoyed reading such a clean chapbook. By that, I mean, the language & images are so direct & clear. In effect, the book has a strong narrative arc that signifies a struggle for maturity while maintaining one’s identity. Family, friends, & loved ones seem to pull the speaker this way & that, but she has a strong eye for observations & doesn’t hold back.