"you think I am, more than I think"
Fuster, Gilbert, Hoover, Clifton, Dickinson
Joan Fuster (tr. from Catalan by Mary Ann Newman):
Christopher Gilbert:
Paul Hoover:
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Lucille Clifton:
Emily Dickinson:
Back from the Cordial / Grave I drag thee / He shall not take thy / Hand / Nor put his spacious Arm /
The mower is turningaround thee / That none can understand
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Fuster--I've taught students how to read poems for a long time. Some need encouragement to see they have just as much authority to read poems as I do.
Gilbert--I love the last two lines for emotive release of the poem.
Clifton--I love this one as it feels prayer-like