Critical Commentary
“The poetry is rich, well-written, full of layers and symbols, and is totally saturated with the depth that I believe only comes from knowing deep grief and love. I think it's evident that the author of these poems, through her experiences, has spent a lot of time exploring her psyche without trying to hide its contents from herself. It shows in her work in a powerful way.” - Author Sarah Green-Hart, on The Almost-Children
“Windwalker has trapped the atmosphere of the early stages of the pandemic perfectly, and her words resonate with what the situation has done to many as people are “urgent and fearful and anguished/as they press to their task and then scurry/back to safety. The Bench is full of humanity. It is a dark, heartfelt reminder of a time that’s still here, and it demands to be read because I reminds us that, no matter what, we keep going.” – Author and NY Times Reviewer Gabino Iglesias as reviewed in PANK Magazine, on The Bench
“This poetry book by Cassondra Windwalker has a ferocity and tenderness I find hard to describe in a review. Her collection of poems lets me breathe deeply because it connects me to the nuanced, diverse aspects of love, human experience, loss, and grieving. Transcendent thoughts and raw struggles interplay together in a perceptive, intuitive way. I treasure reading these poems a few at a time. Their layered complexity will bring me back to reading this poetry collection again and again.” – Author Beth Cusack on tide tables and tea with god
