Natalie Shapiro's Unique Poetic Style

Natalie Shapiro's poetry is characterized by her mastery of line breaks and dark humor. Her latest collection, 'Popular Longing,' explores the human heart under late stage capitalism, delving into the ways in which grief is politely folded away. Shapiro's intimate and introspective poems capture the tension between the individual and the pervasive influence of money. Through her poetic lens, Shapiro examines the performance of subordination and the ways in which capitalism shapes our society. Her poems, often juxtaposing humor and death, provoke introspection and challenge societal norms.