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Levine on Bass's Poem
- Phil Levine discusses his reaction to Ellen Bass's poem "What Did I Love".
- He admires the poem's power, complexity, and precision, noting the tenderness amidst the surgical slaughter.
Ritual and Awareness
- Levine notes the sense of ritual, clarity of purpose, and surprising awareness in Bass's poem.
- He contrasts it with his own butchering poem, which lacked her precision and immediacy despite sharing a love for the tools and process.
Encounter in the Green Hills
- After leaving Mulay Idris, Levine encountered a "soup," a meeting place in the green hills.
- He observed people arriving on foot and mules, finding the scene beautiful and ancient.