From the Grave, by Sariya Okoye

Poetry, chapbook, 28 pages, from Bottlecap Features.

From the Grave is a collection of poems addressing the joy and pain of being human. On one hand, From the Grave is deeply personal, introspective, and highlights the author’s personal experiences, struggles, and challenges. On the other hand, From the Grave is an in-depth look at and critique of society as a whole through the lenses of everyday people. People dealing with their own unique struggles, challenges, and experience regarding the human experience in today’s world.

Sariya Okoye currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Her philosophy of life—developed as a result of her experience as a black, muslim-raised, neurodivergent, lesbian of Jewish heritage living with mental illness—is displayed in her writing.