In Sabrina Benaim’s book, Depression and Other Magic Tricks, depression is rephrased through the lens of somebody who experiences it herself, alongside anxiety. Based off of her infamous spoken word poem, “Explaining my depression to my mother: a conversation,” this book contains modern free verse and slam poetry that phrases depression not only as a lifelong struggle, but also as a different way of thinking.
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the girl learns to fly.
she is a fish.
the hook is in the water.
she willingly thrusts her body onto the hook
all for a better look at the stars.