Skin Can Hold

A daring exploration of identity, performance, and cultural heritage through experimental poetry.

Vahni Capildeo, acclaimed author of Measures of Expatriation, returns with Skin Can Hold, a collection born from collaborative experiments in theatre, dance, and Caribbean masquerade. These poems delve into the spaces between the lines, giving voice to the marginalized and challenging traditional poetic forms. From weeping poltergeists to polyglot workmen, Capildeo's work explores themes of iden...