Description:
Much like in Living in the Tall Grass, this latest poetry collection, Love Life Loss and a little bit of hope invites non-Indigenous people to see through the eyes of Indigenous people. Topics include peace and humanity, as well as grief, trauma ... and hope.
Review Quotes:
Thought provoking, healing meditations. Giima Laforme writes from his perspective as a son, father, husband, community leader, but most of all as a human being. He invites us to walk with him, and to see the world as he sees it. Not only is this an invitation we should accept, but it is also a beautiful and generous gift. -- Kevin Hearn, musician
Chief Stacey Laforme writes with the motive of love, and poetry is his instrument. When considering the unmarked graves at residential schools, Chief Laforme's poem 'Debwewin--Truth' freezes you with the line, "She felt the shovels enter her body." But as you will see, there is always hope. Chief has both the scalpel and the suture. He cuts, then he cures. --Ron MacLean, broadcaster