The Purpose of Hands of opening one’s eyes in

of opening one’s eyes in a world where every color happens at once

Shadab Zeest Hashmi

and more humane place

this volume of the Aeolian Harp Series showcases the talents of ten poets as they revel in the fierce joy of writing

even the grudges

The Purpose of Hands of opening one’s eyes inThe question of resiliency, of learning how to survive and to not just bounce back from lifes blows but to thrive, is a central concern of Allison Josephs work. In her chapbook The Purpose of Hands she ruminates upon such ontological questions. How can identity form when crippled by selfloathing, self doubt? Yet what is a narrative of the Self but a story in which the obstacles placed before us are broken as we arise? It is striking how self aware she