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The Words We Use

Posted on October 2, 2013 by andrea blancas beltran • Leave a comment

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 →

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