callmeanonymous

by Emily Perkovich

Genres: Poetry

16 pages, Micro-chapbook

Published September 13, 2024

About the author

Emily Perkovich (she/her) is from the Chicago-land area. She is the Editor in Chief of Querencia Press, a poetry reader with Split Lip Mag, and on the Women in Leadership Advisory Board with Valparaiso University. Her work strives to erase the stigma surrounding trauma victims and their responses. She is a Pushcart & a Best of the Net nominee, a SAFTA scholarship recipient, and is previously published with Horror Sleaze Trash, Harness Magazine, Rogue Agent, Coffin Bell Journal, and Awakenings among others. Em is Otomí and learning ways to reconnect with her kin. You can find her on IG @undermeyou or Twitter @emily_perkovich or visit her website.

Reviews

[Emily Perkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s me, I’m anonymous <3

[Megan Diedericks · Rating 5 out of 5]

“the point is transparency, and i’ve been opaque for too long” is a line from iv that I think perfectly encapsulates this micro-chapbook by Emily Perkovich as a whole.

The poems inside callmeanonymous are raw, honest, and pack a punch!

I love the fact that the poems are all lowercase—I don't remember which English teacher taught me this, but I was taught when the ‘I’ isn't capitalized, it shows that the speaker feels insignificant—and I feel like that definitely fits here; and plays in with the emotional vulnerability the author displays.

These poems are begging to be heard, and I couldn't love them more. My absolute favorite piece is the ending poem—x—I need it engraved on my ribs, thank you!

“wonder when my body fell back down to earth
have we always been buried?” (from vi)

[Lydia Bush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crisp language, striking metaphor, and curious connection. An inspiring and emotive read. I especially appreciated "v" and "vii".