At just eighteen years old, Kenzie Givens is a gifted poet. Born and raised in the Crenshaw district in South L.A., Kenzie dreams of leaving Los Angeles and seeking a quiet place to write. In these poems, Kenzie explores complex themes of isolation, longing, and death.

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