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Terrance Hayes reads Matthew Dickman

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Play in Poetry

The insight highlighted in this snip is the admiration for the play in the poem, particularly the clever use of language and wordplay, such as 'jonesing for grace' and 'jacket of jones'. The speaker mentions that they do not often look back at their poems, aiming for genuine emotional moments. The speaker refers to a specific line in the poem expressing self-assuredness and the clarity in its message, illustrating a distinct approach to their writing process with a focus on authenticity and emotional truth.

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