Hard Drive

When his partner suddenly died, life changed utterly for Paul Stephenson. Hard Drive is the outcome of his revisiting a world he thought he knew, but which had been upended. In poems that are affectionate, self-examining, sometimes funny and often surprised by grief in the oddest corners, the poet takes us through rooms, routines, and rituals of bereavement, the memory of love, a shared life and separation.

A noted formalist, with a flair for experiment, pattern and the use of constraints, Stephenson has written a remarkable first collection, moving and, despite everything, a hopeful record of a gay relationship. This collection is for readers interested in poetry, particularly those who have experienced loss, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those who appreciate formal experimentation in poetry. Discover a moving and hopeful exploration of grief, love, and resilience.