Poetry Review: "Pig: Poems" by Sam Sax

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“Pig: Poems” by Sam Sax is such a wonderful collection of poetic metaphors both humorous and melancholy, reflective and insightful. These poems formulate around the word Pig, in many of its definitions, creating a canvas of an intimate and personal worldview. Sam Sax touches on subjects of Jewish identity, religion, capitalism, queerness, existence, love. All connected through the various definitions of “Pig” and their relationship with each subject matter. Each poem feels wonderfully crafted and the progression through the book allows the reader to connect and grow closer through the knowledge gained from each poem providing insight on the understanding and experience of the author. Sam Sax’s “Pig: Poems” has a little of something for everyone from a variety of life experiences, I truly believe everyone will be able to take something from each of these poems and grow a little more in terms of our connection and relation to the world around us, our experiences, and the experiences of others.

Expected Publishing Date of September 19, 2023

- F.A.