{"product_id":"house-of-muscle-bone-m-anne-sweet-9798995216803","title":"House of Muscle \u0026 Bone: Poetry \u0026 Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplores themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of personal and cultural narratives. It reflects on the intersections of race, gender, and familial connections through vivid imagery and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe poem \"Enter into His Gates with Thanksgiving\" emphasizes the rawness of human experience, celebrating the body and its desires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Freckle Face\" discusses societal perceptions of race and the impact of childhood teasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Blood Web,\" a poignant reflection on familial bonds and a sister's pain and resilience after a stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight of Ancestry and Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"House of Muscle and Bone\" illustrates the poet's connection to her ancestors and legacies passed down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Mother\" reflects on the physical and emotional toll of aging and the cyclical nature of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Descendant\" examines heritage, race, identity, and societal expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Struggles, Strength, and Resilience of Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Seamstress\" portrays the labor and artistry of women and the literal and metaphorical role of mending and creating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Listen to Your Mother\" presents a multifaceted view of motherhood, the nurturing and the burdens carried .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Lady Liberty\" critiques the societal expectations placed on women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Interplay of Culture, Identity, and Personal Narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Canto a los Orishas\" explores the rich tapestry of Afro-Cuban spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Chili Pepper Rap\" uses a playful tone to address themes of identity and cultural expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Economy of Love\" reflects on the harsh realities faced by women in oppressive circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Impact of Violence and Loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Cotton Field\" uses powerful imagery to evoke the pain of historical injustices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Toys of Childhood\" serves as an elegy for the victims of gun violence, the innocence lost and the lasting impact on families and communities.​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role of Art and Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Artman\" reflects on the role of creativity in healing and self-discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Mary's Song\" honors a tribal elder, emphasizing the role of storytelling and song in preserving cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. Anne Sweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995216803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Studio Sixeight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"M. Anne Sweet","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852831437055,"sku":"9798995216803","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/house-of-muscle-bone-m-anne-sweet-9798995216803","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}