spring clean
Sabreen Islam
2022
Self-published

September 26, 2022

spring clean by Sabreen Islam, published in 2022, is a bittersweet and intricate collection of poetry. Islam writes about memories both painful and nostalgic, teaching readers that a spring clean is necessary to release and confront pain.

“now that all the dust is gathered / i begin to clean”

This poetry collection turns to self-reflection and looking back on the past in preparation for the future. Islam’s poems in this collection range from carefree breaths of fresh air to grounding and pained revelations, and this variety and contrast makes Islam’s creativity and depth of emotion stand out.  Read more