May I Come Home

by Christopher Tapp

Immerse yourself in May I Come Home, the sophomore release by writer Christopher Tapp, which offers a raw exploration of mental health, addiction, and identity within the queer community.

Through road trip-inspired prose, readers delve into themes of trauma, healing, and self-discovery across four distinct sections: The Lake Outback, First Car, Photo Albums, and Home Remedies.

Join this journey of introspection and redefinition in a quest for inner stillness.

Genres: Poetry

153 pages, Paperback

Published March 24, 2024

About the author

Christopher Tapp is a Canadian writer of poetry & prose. Residing in Montreal, with their boyfriend and two black cats, Tapp decided to self-publish their first collection of poetry (in 2022) titled 'may i wear your crown'. The debut collection charted at #1 in Gay Poetry & #2 in Canadian poetry. Now, with their sophomore release of 'may i come home', Tapp's goal is to inspire readers to live as authentically as they can and to ask for help when they are struggling. You can now find this poet taking improv classes on the weekend, writing in some crowded city park, or at home dancing to 2000's pop hits.

Find more of them on instagram & tiktok: @chris.t.poetry

Reviews

[Michaela Angemeer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection is so beautiful and so well put together. It gives you a full and heartfelt view into Chris’ world. Would 100% recommend to any poetry fan on a healing journey.

[Sama V · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Even though it dives into heavy topics such as toxic relationships, parental trauma, and substance abuse, I found myself feeling uplifted after putting the book down. The final section beautifully ties everything together, emphasizing the journey of "coming home" to oneself and fostering healthier relationships. I don't normally read poetry but this unquestionably surpassed my expectations. I will certainly be exploring Tapp's other works following this!

[Kim Rashidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

tender, delicate, a homecoming <3

[cherryreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

some poems really resonated with me, the themes were very well discussed even the tougher ones

[Sarah Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful