The Lease

In "The Lease," Mathew Henderson draws on his youthful experiences in the Saskatchewan oilfields to delve into themes of masculinity and the interplay of morality, violence, and hard labor. The collection serves as a multifaceted exploration—a character study, cultural documentary, and coming-of-age journey—that reveals how deeply ingrained the realities of masculine culture are, extending beyond isolated environments to challenge our perceptions of work itself. Each poem invites listeners to grapple with these enduring truths amidst the backdrop of a demanding and often unforgiving landscape.