What do you think?
Rate this book
Make Yourself Small
"One might be forgiven for thinking that the almost universally dark subject matter of these eloquent poems—rape and its aftermath, murder, aberrant psychology, divorce, suicide—might make for gloomy reading. Banish the thought! These poems perfectly encompass both the surrounding darkness and the inextinguishable candle that is lit against it. They are not about life so much as they are the stuff of life itself. Savor them and take heart."—Pinckney Benedict, author of Miracle Boy and Other Stories
84 pages, Unknown Binding
First published November 1, 2011
3 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
January 15, 2012
A collection of poems from noted Detroit poet, Michelle Brooks. These are dark and compelling poems, written about shattered bodies and torn hearts. The harm that humans do to humans is on full display here, and so is the way that those who are harmed struggle valiantly to carry on.
Displaying 1 of 1 review