Embrace Diverse Perspectives in Poetics

Exploring the intersection of disability and poetry reveals a need for inclusivity within literary canons. John Lee Clark's work exemplifies how erasure and sign language syntax challenge traditional norms, emphasizing the importance of recognizing diverse experiences. The prevailing 'hearing canon,' which often co-opts disability as mere metaphor, underlines a significant disconnect that requires more nuanced understanding. Language itself often reflects these biases, with expressions that belittle the realities of disability, highlighting the urgency for poetic discourse that authentically represents varied narratives.