I’ve loved Sharon and her poems since 1991, when I first attended the Community of Writers poetry workshop in Olympic Valley. She was always amazingly perceptive and generous with her responses to our newly written poem drafts. . I highly recommend “Stag’s Leap,” which won the Pulitzer. It’s about her long time husband who left her. To which I say, “Writing well is the best revenge.”
Yes, I went to Community of Writers to study with her in 1987. My favorite is "The Gold Cell." But it's hard to go wrong. You are so right about her generosity and perceptiveness. Also, her gentle critiques!
I’ve loved Sharon and her poems since 1991, when I first attended the Community of Writers poetry workshop in Olympic Valley. She was always amazingly perceptive and generous with her responses to our newly written poem drafts. . I highly recommend “Stag’s Leap,” which won the Pulitzer. It’s about her long time husband who left her. To which I say, “Writing well is the best revenge.”
Yes, I went to Community of Writers to study with her in 1987. My favorite is "The Gold Cell." But it's hard to go wrong. You are so right about her generosity and perceptiveness. Also, her gentle critiques!
thanks Meryl - as always
Her descriptions of her young son sleeping sent shivers down my spine.
I'm so glad!
This is a stunning piece and so on topic for a very difficult space of time in my year. Thank you for sharing it.
As my old teacher once told me about difficult times: "Read poetry. It helps." So glad this was helpful to you.