Book excerpt: Poetry Flow It Re: Poems to Help Through Domestic Violence By: Kris Denaé The tense and overwhelming emotions surrounding the topic of domestic violence are shared through simple and easy to understand language, the art of poetry. Through this calming technique, the poems within will provide a better understanding and insight into the lives of those who suffer from the horrors of domestic violence. Embedded into the poems are real-life situations garnered from poet Kris Denaé’s experiences from her family and relationships and tackles issues of not only domestic violence but sexual abuse, sexuality, racial inequality, and misogyny in religious circles. Through her poetry, Denaé seeks to end the stigma surrounding discussing these difficult topics and bring about better discussion to eradicate these issues.