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The New Yorker: Poetry
Safiya Sinclair Reads Natalie Diaz
May 22, 2019
Safiya Sinclair discusses Natalie Diaz's poem 'From the Desire Field' & her own 'Gospel of the Misunderstood' on the New Yorker Poetry Podcast. They explore magical imagery, themes of desire, and the influence of Jamaican heritage on poetry.
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- Natalie Diaz's poem 'From the Desire Field' showcases magical imagery and symbolism of green and desire.
- Safiya Sinclair's poem 'Gospel of the Misunderstood' explores the tension between private desires and societal judgments.
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Analyzing 'From the Desire Field' by Natalie Diaz with Safiya Sinclair
Safiya Sinclair, a poet, analyzes Natalie Diaz's poem 'From the Desire Field' during an episode of the New Yorker Poetry Podcast. Sinclair praises the magical imagery and the refrain of green and desire in Diaz's poem. She highlights the lush texture of the work and the seamless incorporation of Spanish and high language. The discussion delves into the poem's bodily tension, intricate language, and evocative sounds that reflect a transformational power within the form.
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