All the Flowers Kneeling

A profound meditation on trauma, resilience, and the reclaiming of one's own story. Paul Tran's debut poetry collection unravels the lingering aftermath of sexual violence, exploring the complex journey toward healing and self-determination. The poems weave together personal and historical narratives, from the fall of Saigon and their family's refugee experience to the mythology of the orchid and the perseverance of the natural world. With formal inventiveness and lyrical precision, Tran examines the mechanisms of power, memory, and desire, ultimately constructing a new reality where the speaker is no longer a victim but an active, powerful architect of their own identity and future.