
Tracy K. Smith Reads Matthew Dickman
The New Yorker: Poetry
Poetry as Empathy and Time Travel
Poems are acts of empathy and time travel, allowing one to connect across generations and step into the shoes of the poet. Each poem invites the reader to forge a connection with the speaker, defining the essence of lyric poetry. Being a poet is described as a gratifying experience, bringing people into conversations with each other and promoting introspection through the language of emotions.
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