Heaven Is All Goodbyes

Highly anticipated second book from the San Francisco native, known throughout the Bay Area as much for his singular and powerful writing as he is for his commanding performances.A poem from this book appeared in Harper's February issue.Tongo is extremely active and revered in the poetry scene and activist community in the Bay Area. His dedication and advocacy for social justice and education in jails, youth organizations, and other institutions is highly palpable in his work, as he performs in his own style the reality of black experience in America.This is the 61st volume in City Lights' famed Pocket Poets Series, originally started by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. This volume places Tongo in very esteemed company alongside poets like Allen Ginsberg, Frank O'Hara, Anne Waldman, Jack Kerouac, and many more while also re-establishing the series as showcasing young contemporary voices.Tongo's previous book was a huge hit with Bay Area booksellers.