Joan Houlihan Ordre des livres

Winner of the 2005 Green Rose Prize, an annual prize awarded by the New Issues editors to an established poet.

Exploring themes of loss and trauma, this sixth collection of lyric poems delves into the complexities of re-entry into life after experiencing ruptures. The work balances despair with glimmers of hope, capturing the enduring nature of human emotions and the search for meaning amidst suffering.