The New Yorker: Poetry
Tracy K. Smith Reads Matthew Dickman
Nov 15, 2017
Tracy K. Smith and Matthew Dickman discuss the depth of 'Minimum Wage,' erasure as a poetic technique, the power of 'we' in poetry to foster empathy, and the significance of tradition in poetry. They touch on themes of hope, vulnerability, historical challenges, and the importance of repair in the face of adversity.
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- Effective use of metaphor in poetry can evoke deep emotions and highlight societal struggles.
- Poetic revision involves trimming lines to enhance thematic resonance and evoke bleakness in a poem.
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Tracy K. Smith on Poetic Metaphors
Tracy K. Smith, the United States Poet Laureate, discusses the power of metaphor in poetry. She highlights the poem 'Minimum Wage' by Matthew Dickman, which uses metaphor to portray the quiet yet persistent urgencies of American life. Smith praises the poem for its effective use of metaphor that guides the direction of the poem, painting a poignant picture of the struggles faced in everyday moments.
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