Poetry Unbound

Tracy K. Smith — Song

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Feb 10, 2020
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INSIGHT

Completeness in Incompleteness

  • The poem avoids the cliché of "You complete me," recognizing that individuals in love remain whole.
  • It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the separateness of two people in a relationship.
INSIGHT

Love in Observation

  • Tracy K. Smith's poem "Song" explores the intimacy of observing a loved one's small, unconscious habits.
  • The poem celebrates love's quiet moments and the unique connection between two individuals.
ANECDOTE

Strangers in Love

  • Ó Tuama shares an anecdote about a friend who called her newborn "stranger," acknowledging the initial unfamiliarity.
  • This reflects the poem's recognition that lovers remain individuals, and love exists in the space between them.
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