Before It's Light

Lyn Lifshin's selected poems explore deeply personal themes such as the complexities of girlhood, the turmoil of marriage, and the emotional aftermath of love and loss. Her autobiographical verses reflect on painful memories, including the struggle of losing a mother and the quest for self-sufficiency after tumultuous relationships. Lifshin's direct and spare style reveals submerged passions in everyday life, capturing moments of beauty and longing amidst hardship. The collection showcases her range and inventive voice, resonating with raw emotional depth.