The Time War Takes: Poems

In her debut collection of poetry, , U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War, registered nurse, and mental health advocate Jessi M. Atherton explores As chancing upon a Baghdad bazaar in 2005, Atherton found what she was looking for, but hadn't known she needed: A reminder to be kind and open, to oneself and to others. , one crafted especially for her by a young street vendor named Mohammed (call me "Mo," he had said). On a journey of healing, the figurine has followed her ever since- , as well as suicide prevention, Atherton shares stories of healing and resilience through the power of poetry.