"e;King Crone and The Empty Nest"e; is an important addition to any college course on Gender Studies or LGBTQIA Studies. The author is an older trans person and parent, so the material traverses a lifetime of ripening wisdom. The poems in this collection come from the depths of a transgender person's lived experiences. They are intended to be supportive of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people and their allies. These poems are gritty, intriguing, and moving. They will likely elicit some tears, laughter, and a more thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the trans community.