3.5 stars
I can't remember where I read Davoudian's poem "Alibi," but that was the poem that inspired me to check out the rest of the chapbook. There are a lot of elements here that I appreciated (the physicality and musicality, the swan theme, a certain air of mystery), but I also felt like there was something missing, or perhaps a certain distance I was unable to bridge. Looking forward to reading more from this poet in the future though.