
Ada Limón and Natalie Diaz Discuss “Envelopes of Air”
The New Yorker: Poetry
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Epistolary Poetry Exchange
The chapter explores the intimate process of exchanging poems through letters without direct verbal communication, creating a sacred space for vulnerable and authentic expression. The speakers reflect on the depth of connection and trust built through embodying each other's words, leading to a profound sense of shared poetic and personal identities. They discuss the emotional weight and beauty in specific lines of their poems, highlighting the collaborative and introspective nature of their creative process.
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