
José Antonio Rodríguez Reads Naomi Shihab Nye
The New Yorker: Poetry
Starting with the Thought
Beginning a poem by using the gerund form of verbs like pruning, watering, sheltering creates a welcoming and open tone for the reader. By choosing a gerund over starting with 'I', the focus shifts from declaration of self to a more communal theme, emphasizing community and connection.
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