Gwendolyn Brooks Upon first glance of this poem, the diction appears undoubtedly ‘basic’. Gwendolyn’s use of words is short, snappy, and strikes down to the point. Due to having only 8 lines in this poem every line and word carries a great amount of weight, and every single word has a deeper meaning. This eight-line […]
“heart” – Rupi Kaur
Love is a common thread showcased in Rupi’s poems. She delves into the hardships of unrequited love as well as the struggles of her toxic relationships. However, this poem stands out for its unique take on a love that has her obsessed and trapped. She is trying to escape and get rid of her lover. […]
“mind” – rupi kaur
Rupi’s words are intricately woven to seem facile yet there is complexity to this poem. It provides a mind map of the traumas she has faced in her life and allows the reader to ponder their own troubles. Our minds like to block the traumas of the past burying them deep in our chests, locked […]
Rupi Kaur
A breakout literary phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection, milk and honey (2014). Next came its artistic siblings, the sun and her flowers (2017) and home body (2020), both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold over 12 million copies and have been translated into […]
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