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Eileen Myles Reads James Schuyler

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Navigating the Fast-Slow Time

The fast pace of the modern world constantly distracts us, making us question our presence within it. Poems provide a space to control and manage time, allowing for a considered experience where individuals make sense of their internal and external worlds. While poems can offer a slowing down, there is also an argument for speeding up to align with the contemporary pace. Humor and multiple perspectives in poems reflect the challenge of living in a fast-slow time, creating a unique and personal mix for readers to engage with.

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