A review by keepingupwiththepenguins
The Lactic Acid in the Calves of Your Despair by Ali Whitelock

5.0

It will come as no surprise that Ali Whitelock's follow up to [b:And My Heart Crumples Like a Coke Can|41034416|And My Heart Crumples Like a Coke Can|Ali Whitelock|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533291565l/41034416._SY75_.jpg|64053238] is every bit as glorious, gory, witty, and wonderful as you hoped it would be (and then some). I never cease to be amazed by this poet's incredible talent to tickle, tantalise, delight, and devastate. Personal favourite from this collection has to be NOTES from the six week course entitled: ‘a beginner’s guide to writing poetry’, but an honourable mention must go to if you have no eyes where do the tears go?, and (of course) the poem that became a viral sensation during the Australian bush fires earlier this year, this is coal don't be afraid. Ali Whitelock continues to give 'em hell, and it's an honour to watch her do it.