72 poems in four sections gracefully rendered to speak the spirit of a nation. Coming undone as stitches tighten brings together intriguing poems of personal and communal consequence. It covers diverse experiences, including love and longing, the environment, culture, music, governance, and death. It is a tribute to nationhood and humanity, evoking emotions that capture the true essence of art. As in her debut collection, Iquo DianaAbasi once more brings to the page the fire for which she is known on stage.