The Words We Use

Last week, I wrote about the authenticity of a speaker in a poem. This week, I want to bring you a poem whose speaker rings true. This poem builds community, and as Stephen Dobyns writes, “take[s] us out of our isolation by showing us the commonality of our feelings.” Ada Limón’s poetry is just lovely. … Continue reading →

What Do You Want in a Speaker?

This weekend I typed away at an essay about a poetry collection that inflamed me. This book made me question the tie between poet and speaker. I started thinking about the kind of poet I want to be. I mused about the responsibility of a poet and the authenticity of a poem’s speaker. In Best … Continue reading →