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Joy Harjo Reads Sandra Cisneros

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploration of Poetry's Power to Reflect Personal and Societal Realities

Delving into the intricate layers of the poem 'Running', the speaker reflects on personal experiences, societal constructs, reclaiming beauty, identity, and the complexity of human emotions. The poem surprises the speaker by resurfacing past emotions from a new perspective, leading to a powerful reading experience.

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