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The New Yorker: Poetry

Eileen Myles Reads Joy Harjo

May 25, 2022
Eileen Myles reads 'Without' by Joy Harjo and their poem 'Dissloution'. The discussion explores themes of mortality, connection, presence, and absence in poetry. They reflect on personal connections to the poet, nature imagery, and the concept of being a two-minded creature. The hosts also anticipate new topics, discuss artistic evolution, comfort in creation, the essence of poetry, and engaging the reader in the poetic 'I'.
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  • 'Without' by Joy Harjo contemplates humanity's absence within the world, exploring themes of presence and political struggles.
  • 'Dissolution' by Eileen Myles delves into Americanness, familial complexity, and the transformative nature of experience.

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Exploring the Poem 'Without' by Joey Hargio

Eileen Miles, a writer with multiple literary accolades, discusses the poem 'Without' by Joey Hargio. Miles is drawn to the title and the spaciousness of the poem, emphasizing its intriguing imagery and thesis-like first line. The poem contemplates the world's continuity without humanity, touching on themes of presence and absence, political struggles, and the intimacy of shared experiences, concluding with a vision of unity amidst Earth's sorrows.

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