The Purpose of Hands its leaves and splits its

its leaves and splits its trees: ‘… the botanist said the seeds will sprout

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

and laces our veins with visions of what we

and powerful

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

The Purpose of Hands its leaves and splits itsThe 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