One Person Holds So Much Silence

by David Greenspan

David Greenspan's One Person Holds So Much Silence explores the intersection of physical and emotional traumas through surprising and jaw-dropping language. Simultaneously lush and bizarre, the poems in One Person Holds So Much Silence culminate in a striking deep-dive into the pain and experiences of existing within a body. From self-harm to suicidal ideation, Greenspan tackles these harrowing topics through writing brimming with original language and wrought empathy.

Genres: Poetry

80 pages, Paperback

Published March 8, 2022

Reviews

[Tyler Julian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reviewed this collection online for The Shore. You can find that review here: https://www.theshorepoetry.org/shore-...

[Christiane Erwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could literally take this only in small bites. It's passionate; burning and resonant. If you need something dark but not self-indulgent, this is our jam.

[sculptcha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some bangers here, but it seems like there was just as much filler. I'll revisit the poems I've tabbed.

[Izzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the poems were very good and I think the overall book would hit home most for those who have struggled with mental illness, depressive episodes, or addiction. As a child of someone who struggles with alcohol addiction, I was thinking of my parent while reading some of these poems.

I do think there are some very weak poems that could have benefitted from a bit more workshopping. As a whole I liked the work, but those lackluster poems made it hard to keep reading at times.

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Pagan mouth, bloated with Vicodin”

So good.