King Crone and The Empty Nest

The poems in this collection come from the depths of a transgender person's lived experiences. They are intended to be supportive of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people and their allies. These poems are gritty, intriguing, and moving. They will likely elicit some tears, laughter, and a more thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the trans community.

"King Crone and The Empty Nest" is an important addition to any college course on Gender Studies or LGBTQIA Studies. The author is an older trans person and parent, so the material traverses a lifetime of ripening wisdom. The poems in this collection come from the depths of a transgender person's lived experiences. They are intended to be supportive of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people and their allies. These poems are gritty, intriguing, and moving. They will likely elicit some tears, laughter, and a more thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the trans community.

Keath Silva is a transgender poet and healing practitioner living in Los Angeles, California. He enjoys hiking and performing his poetry live. He is a parent to two adult children and two lovely cats. He is an avid gardener and the author of "Lady Death and other Poems Venerating Change." Keath writes poetry in support of transgender people and their allies to raise awareness, support, and positive change.