In this collection of about 90 poems, Duffy explores many women issues such as race, status, sex, religion, politics, identity, equality. growing up, challenging authority, etc. The anthology includes well-known poets, such as Nikki Giovanni, Sharon Olds, and Mary Oliver, as well as several new voices. These verses from the poem "Valentine" make one think: "Not a red rose or a satin heart. I give you an onion. It is a moon wrapped in brown paper. It promises light like the careful undressing of love. Here. It will blind you with tears like a lover. It will make your reflection a wobbling photo of grief. I am trying to be truthful. Not a cute card or a kissogram. I give you an onion. Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips, possessive and faithful as we are, for as long as we are. Take it. Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding-ring, if you like. Lethal. Its scent will cling to your fingers, cling to your knife." Joyce Akesson, author of Love's Thrilling Dimensions
great peoms for teens
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The peoms were very moving to those who understand peoms very well. for the self confidence people the poem "Phenomenal Woman" is a great poem. others like "Anno Wrek Sick" and "Don't Ever slap me again, are just some of my favorites. I would reccomend this book to girls 11 and up
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