That’s Fair by Elizabeth Decker-Benjamin

Marked by streaks of sadness and self-reflection, That’s Fair by Elizabeth Decker-Benjamin is a powerful collection of deeply vulnerable poetry. From the brilliant stream of thought in “None of Us Want to Be Here” to the lyrical agony of “Sometimes,” these pieces vary widely in form, intensity, subject, and style, demonstrating an impressive breadth of poetic flexibility. Some of the more prose-leaning moments lack the creative grace of the pure verse pieces, but these weak points are few and far between. The illustrations and sketches are unique as well, making this is a strong work of poetry from a voice that is sometimes raw and unpolished, but always resonant with emotion.