Lakesong
Lakesong is a debut collection of poems by Lakshmi Kanchi (also known as SoulReserve) published in collaboration with Centre for Stories and Red River Press in Delhi. Featuring poems that tie Lakshmi’s being to the place of her birth, India, and the place where she has found her roots, here in Australia.
These poems take the voice of Lakshmi’s mother and father, take the shape of water and spill, and journey through the otherwise unspeaking moments of her life.
Lakesong was developed and published as a result of Centre for Stories and Red River Press’ Green Leaves, Red River writing program.
ISBN: 9789392494178 | Published: February 2023 | Paperback | pages
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