What Remains, by Nausheen Eusef

One of the rising stars of New Formalism, Nausheen Eusuf brings a quiet voice and unflinching approach to the narrative of her mother’s death. ‘Going Home’ and ‘Sestina’ (an obvious homage to Bishop’s ‘Sestina’) are standouts. Eusuf proves that it is possible, though difficult, to go home again: ‘how much easier was love / before you slipped away…’ –Kim Bridgford
Editor, Mezzo Cammin
Director, West Chester University Poetry Conference