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José Antonio Rodríguez Reads Naomi Shihab Nye

The New Yorker: Poetry

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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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