Kathleen’s Reviews > The Asking: New and Selected Poems > Status Update
Kathleen
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Disbelief at continuance in the face of grief and loss, both the poet’s personal losses and loss in the world in general. A hint of defiance, though it may just be irony
— Jul 28, 2026 11:16PM
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Kathleen
is 34% done
Along with seasons, I’m learning that poets frequently reference the pastoral… like corncobs and horse parts. Which is a far cry from relatable for us urban humans. I get that we’re a global minority but not among the people reading published poetry in English
— Jul 23, 2026 12:13AM
Kathleen
is 15% done
Glad the Climate Anthology of Depression I read earlier recommended Hirschfield to me. The word choice is exquisite, the self-searching, despair, and resilience reassuring
— May 15, 2026 05:46AM