Sparkling under steel toes

“From industrial sites to open highways, poet Christina Shah (left) turns the everyday grind of work into vivid, unflinching portraits of modern working life.FULL STORY



 

 

Melanie Siebert

December 11th, 2024

Melanie Siebert’s Signal Infinities (McClelland & Stewart $22.95) is a sweeping and evocative long poem exploring the body’s wisdom, pain and its intricate relationship with others and the earth. Against the backdrop of vanishing glaciers and ancient forests, it examines personal and collective traumas—hidden and unsung—through a cast of wounded yet defiant youth, blue-collar winds, bats, and ferns, all sending out urgent signals. Blending vivid imagery with keen sensory awareness, the work delves into the body’s limits, reflexes and emotions, seeking an ethical approach to connection and care. Amid a world on the brink, Signal Infinities offers a deeply felt meditation on resilience, interconnection and the fragility of life. 9780771013980

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