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Poetic exploration of profound, unfulfilled connections.

If the complexities of human relationships intrigue you, "We Were Always Eating Expired Things" could strike a chord. Cheryl Julia Lee's poems deftly tap into the universal yearning for connection, despite the inherent difficulties and the inexorable passage of time. It's a heartfelt and honest reflection on the human condition that might resonate deeply with your own experiences of longing and persistence.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Poetry (2016)
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We Were Always Eating Expired Things

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ISBN: 9789810918774
Authors: Cheryl Julia Lee
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2014-09-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Poetry
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.8
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Shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize 2016 for English Poetry, We Were Always Eating Expired Things is centered on our innate desire for connection, both physical and emotional. The poems deal with the impossibility of such an endeavor and celebrate our persistence in striving anyway. At its core, the collection is built around a very wise line from a Beatles song: I want to hold your hand. I want to hold your hand with no further expectations. I want to hold your hand instead of telling you I understand when I don’t. I want to hold your hand although we don’t always get along. I want to hold your hand despite the calluses, scratches, and scars that get in the way. I want to hold your hand knowing I’ll have to let it go one day. I just want to hold your hand.
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Poetic exploration of profound, unfulfilled connections.

If the complexities of human relationships intrigue you, "We Were Always Eating Expired Things" could strike a chord. Cheryl Julia Lee's poems deftly tap into the universal yearning for connection, despite the inherent difficulties and the inexorable passage of time. It's a heartfelt and honest reflection on the human condition that might resonate deeply with your own experiences of longing and persistence.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Poetry (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.