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I was about to sell my copy of this poetry collection until I read it and decided against my initial decision.

Apologies and gratitude nonetheless the buyer, V—, wasn't enraged by my caprice!

Casting judgments aside regarding the author's political ideology, Alfred Yuson is—without a doubt—admirably precise and layered with each word he uses.

A common dictum in writing poetry is to abide by the economy of words. Apropos of this regard, his imagery, metaphors, allusions, jouissance, and linguistic dexterity also figure prominently in this poetry collection.

Lust is the word for the privacy of long absence. p.33

Even tongues are permitted
the privilege of fresh words. p.45