When I'm Not ThereReleased on the 15th anniversary of her father's death, Purmasir's sophomore poetry collection grapples with the aftermath of her loss. Written in her father's voice, these poems span a series of iconic moments, moments that define most parent child relationships: her first crush, her college graduation, her deep rooted loneliness. When I'm Not There is for anyone who has had to accept the finality of death and, despite this, must continue to live.