O Body pdf, epub
*A collection of moving and tender poems that explores themes of masculinity, fatherhood, home, and the journey to embrace and love one’s own body.*
In his second full-length poetry collection, Chicago-born poet Dan “Sully” Sullivan examines the male body—its power and privilege in the world, alongside its softness and vulnerability. As the poems unfold and questions emerge, the collection challenges societal systems that uphold patriarchal notions of masculinity, striving to cultivate a new sense of compassion and self-love.
*O Body* also serves as a migration narrative, tracing the physical distances between cities—specifically the speaker’s journey from Chicago to his new home in Bloomington—while also addressing the vast, uncharted distances within the self. Cityscapes come alive on the page as Sully delves into themes of love, fatherhood, and family; traditional assumptions about masculinity and beauty are scrutinized through the speaker’s gentle introspection.
As more people recognize the ways patriarchy oppresses individuals of all genders, Sully’s work in *O Body* presents a much-needed perspective on this evolving understanding. This deeply self-aware and compassionate collection invites reflection on the relationship between one’s physical body and inner self, highlighting their complex ties to the wider community and the places we call home.
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