A poet reflects on her life's work, spanning decades and languages. This collection gathers Maria Haskins' significant poetic output, including her debut English collection 'Cuts' alongside her three previously published Swedish collections: 'Blå' ('Blue'), 'Honung' ('Honey'), and 'Den tredje' ('The Third'). Translated into English by the author herself, these works are now accessible to a wider audience for the first time. Haskins' literary journey began in Sweden in 1989, with subsequent collections receiving favorable reviews and inclusion in anthologies.

The collection 'Cuts and Collected Poems 1989 - 2015' presents Maria Haskins' significant body of work, making her previously Swedish-published poetry available in English for the first time. Her debut in Sweden with 'Blå' in 1989 was well-received, and subsequent collections 'Honung' and 'Den tredje' garnered favorable reviews. The author's own translation ensures a consistent voice across all included works. This compilation offers a comprehensive look at her poetic development over nearly three decades.