Friday, November 28, 2008

What the postcard didn’t say by Shoshanna Shy

A book of mostly upbeat poetry by this Wisconsin author. I don't read much poetry, but I enjoyed Shy's collection. Many of the poems deal with exes, everyday life, though there is one that examines domestic violence from multiple viewpoints. Here’s the title poem.

What the postcard didn’t say #17

Tonight I sleep
On this cabin floor
Tomorrow bleach my hair
Change my name
From now on your dad
Gets to deal with you
I’ll look you up
When you hit 18

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