More Poetry: Daring To Take Up Space
Full disclosure: The cultural phenomenon of “self-help poetry” that’s not really about artfully crafted verse and symbolism and more of a (to put it simply) reassuring pep talk, is a little over my head. But, I understand why this is such a big deal for younger readers, and women especially. It’s a complicated world and difficult to navigate through relationships, jobs, and the prospect of a future in weird times. I find myself designing a lot of these types of poetry books, and I try to handle each with care so that whoever finds themselves stuffing one of these books in their bags feels like they have a friend who understands their pain.