Variety Turns
Variety Turns by Christopher Arksey is a poignant collection of elegies published by Broken Sleep Books on January 31, 2024. This 42-page work, written in English, reflects on the author’s experiences following the death of his mother from cancer in 2016. Through a blend of solemnity and dark humor, Arksey pays tribute to his mother, capturing the complexities of grief and the enduring impact of loss.
Readers will find that Variety Turns delves into the themes of death, grief, and family, presenting a nuanced exploration of how we cope with the absence of loved ones. The poems reveal not only the permanence of grief but also the unknowable aspects of those we have lost. With subtle precision, Arksey’s writing offers a tender reflection on the interplay between sorrow and humor, inviting contemplation on the nature of loss and the memories that linger.
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Variety Turns is a collection of elegies for Christopher Arksey’s mum who passed away from cancer in 2016. Arksey pays tribute to his mum by recalling not just the solemn moments, but the dark humour we often lean on when trying to cope with loss. These poems exemplify the permanence of grief, while bringing to light the unknowable and unfulfilled parts of the lives of those we’ve lost. Written with subtle precision, Variety Turns is both a tender tribute and a quiet but affecting exploration of loss and how we grieve.
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