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Every Passing Minute

Krysada Panusith Phounsiri

Krysada Panusith Phounsiri's 2nd book of poetry, Every Passing Minute, unearths vulnerability in the passing of time.

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“With the release of Krysada Panusith Phounsiri's second full-length collection of verse we see remarkable progress in the literary voice of Lao American poets as the next generation finds itself and explores their place in the universe.

Weaving together his many interests and experiences around the world, Every Passing Minute is an important addition to Southeast Asian poetry in diaspora. This is a thoughtful and ambitious collection, and the author's confident and assured voice will linger with readers, sparking wonder and hope.”

— Bryan Thao Worra

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Krysada Panusith Phounsiri's 2nd book of poetry, Every Passing Minute, unearths vulnerability in the passing of time. The poems are part journey, part struggle in conversations about home, space, and freedom. Such themes embed experiences Krysada continues to live through, making time a fleeting reminder to exist.

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Every Passing Minute is a play on time and desperation. It is a sequel to the relationships with homeland, identity, love, and music that Krysada dances with. As one minute passes, there is a sense of loss. In another, something can be gained. In one minute, tons of bombs drop on the country of Laos. In another minute, the music plays and a circle of dancers form. The book then, becomes a medium of dialogue between the reader and author on how to navigate through it all. Whiskey or coffee in hand.

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