While the first collection of poetry, Boy and Arrow, chronicled rare warrior Dorian Kahlil's first 4 months in the NICU through the eyes of his father, I Rose with Tu Lips continues the journey through another 4 months in the NICU, 2 years constantly in and out of the hospital, all while navigating the new world he was thrust into as a special needs dad.
Taking inspiration from a famous poem about becoming a special needs parent titled Welcome to Holland, I Rose with Tu Lips is all about finding a voice amongst the chaos circling around you and using it to keep moving upward while also appreciating the beauty in your own story without falling victim to the thief of joy known as comparison.