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Plastic is a deeply reflective and imaginative collection of poetry where Stacey Teague explores her journey back to te ao Maori. With a route that is both complicated and joyful, the poems navigate conversations with ancestors, old places, and the self.

In form, the work spans plain-speaking prose, concrete poetry, odes, and spells; in mood, it moves from moments as expansive as a movie screen to times as intimate as “a loose stone to kick down the path.” Readers encounter names that travel through time, failed photos of the moon, and love like a feather in the throat. Teague’s poems also engage with Maori figures such as Hine-te-iwaiwa, Kurangaituku, Hine-nui-te-po, and Hinemoana, reflecting on connections to land, ancestry, and identity.

This whole-hearted collection illuminates the many ways one searches for their bones—and, ultimately, how one comes to know them.

Why Readers Will Love This Book:
• A deeply personal and reflective exploration of Maori identity and ancestry
• Engages with Maori mythology, figures, and spiritual connections
• Combines prose, concrete poetry, odes, and imaginative forms
• Offers insight into self-discovery, heritage, and contemporary Maori literature
• Ideal for poetry lovers, students, and readers interested in Maori culture and creativity

Product Details:
• Author: Stacey Teague
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781776921331
• Themes: Maori identity, poetry, ancestors, spirituality, self-discovery, contemporary Maori literature

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