
Joy Harjo Reads Sandra Cisneros
The New Yorker: Poetry
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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