Prelude To Bruise

"This is a glittering collection of poems that move across the page with the fierce grace of a corseted dancer. Saeed Jones’ sharp rhythms and powerful images are choreographed to perfection, telling the story of Boy, a queer African-American growing up in the South, and his experiences with family, gender and desire. Smoke, booze, music and sex are all stitched together into a fabulously controlled performance."