Dance and Disappear

Exploring themes of motherhood, marriage, and mortality, the poems delve into the strangeness inherent in everyday life. Laura Kasischke skillfully blends reality with dreamlike elements, capturing the complexities of human existence as both physical and spiritual beings. The collection features a mix of narrative and lyric poetry, presenting a grounded yet surreal perspective that hints at deeper truths while remaining rooted in the familiar struggles of middle age and ambivalence.