Keath Silva is not just an author; he is also an earth-based healing practitioner based in Los Angeles, California, providing different healing modalities that include therapeutic bodywork, craniosacral therapy, Maya abdominal massage, and more. He is dedicated to supporting people in reclaiming their wildness, vigor, and authenticity, and his healing work mirrors the inclusiveness and accessibility that he advocates for in his writing. His dedication to fostering equity and accessibility is visible across all his practices.
His striking and important new book of poetry, “King Crone and the Empty Nest” stands as a beacon of support, resilience, and inspiration for those navigating their own transitions. The book traverses a lifetime of wisdom cultivated through a transgender person’s lived experiences and enlightenment. Boasting a unique and captivating blend of wisdom and vivacity, the visceral dynamics of the book compel the reader to delve into the profound complexity of the trans experience.
Echoing the robustness of the author’s journey, this anthology of poems resonates with his vulnerability and strength equally. From the turmoil of struggle to the ecstasy of victory, Silva’s poetry leaves nothing unexplored. Audiences find themselves swaying between poignant tears and heartfelt laughter, uncovering the oft-misunderstood challenges faced by the trans community. The author’s adept use of words allows the reader to experience all the different versions of themselves, setting a precedent for both existing narratives and those yet to be told.
Notably, “King Crone and The Empty Nest” isn’t just a raw rewrite of narratives; it is an invitation to celebrate the trans narrative in all its diversity of highs and lows. The book is not just a collection of great poetry, but a testament to resilience, self-love, and the audacity to take up space. Silva presents an explosion of truth that challenges the conventional mindset and encourages a renewed understanding of being trans. His poems are a delightful mixture of painful and euphoric, infused with mature wisdom and childlike innocence.
“This collection of poems arrives from the depths of my gender transition and my transition from parenting a teen to living in the empty nest. The poems will be a support to trans, non-binary and gender expansive people and their family members, loved ones and allies as well as anyone reckoning with with their own rites of passage or major life changes,” Keath has said.
More about the book:
“King Crone and The Empty Nest” is an important addition to any college course on Gender Studies or LGBTQIA Studies. The author is an older trans person and parent, so the material traverses a lifetime of ripening wisdom. The poems in this collection come from the depths of a transgender person’s lived experiences. They are intended to be supportive of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people and their allies. These poems are gritty, intriguing, and moving. They will likely elicit some tears, laughter, and a more thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the trans community.”
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