but: but see her (poetry and prose)

but is an ode to seeing and honoring the humanity of the one who persists on the journey to the other side of but. It is a personal account of abuse, love, and redemption.

Divided into four chapters and written by Tove, half of the husband and wife songwriter/producer recording artist duo Keys of Philadelphia, but explores the complexities of relationships, self-love, and womanhood. It is an insightful account of growth and healing in the midst of darkness.

It is a testament to why roses bloom out of season, and why sunflowers are no longer good enough.

I hope you see

her anger as justice

and

her tears as a baptism

for those who are thirsty for liberation...

I hope you see

that she is love...

but see her

This book is a part of a multi-media release entitled but. The multimedia release includes a book, a song, and a music video with the same title but by Keys of Philadelphia. The music video was filmed and directed by Dana Rice.