Whatever You Thought, Think Again

A collection of poetry that redefines the poetry landscape. Playing with space and creative form, Whatever You Thought, Think Again illustrates a creative agility that showcases the depth of Jo Freehand’s talent. “... how could I notwalk into the outstretched armsof that big bosom of a mother druminviting me to rest my head on her smooth,warmed, pulsating flesh.”-from “Walking Toward Djembe” Passion and desire are welcome companions as Jo Freehand honors her queer identity through the celebration of the sacred life. With Jo Freehand as our fairytale guide, we are taken on a journey through the hidden forests of trauma, PTSD, and isolation and reach the other side to find beauty and longing. As a minimalist poet, Jo Freehand plays with different structures - there are long-form poems, confessions, dreamscapes, a Tripadvisor post, and an application for the International Fairytale Princess Society. This mix of poems embodies a memory of healing and survival, reminding us to face our pr