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A fine poet who . . . manages to build the richest of poems from the barest of methods |
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May be boring for younger readers . |
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yes |
All of her poems definately have an emotional attachment in some way to something whthin both the readed and probably Jennings herself.
I have studied some of her poems and i find them very interesting to read, they convey something of a deeper meaning.
My Grandmother
She kept an antique shop – or it kept her....
And I remember how I once refused
To go out with her, since I was afraid.
It was perhaps a wish not to be used
Like antique objects. ..never said
That she was hurt...guilt
And when she died I felt no grief at all,
...guilt of what I once refused.
...walked into her room
things she never used
But needed...
This poem in particular makes you reflect on how you treat others, also that every day should be made the most of - nothing lasts for ever.
From reading this poem in particular i have tried to pay more attention to other people, in particular, my Gran, old people can often seem "in the way" their old fashioned ways can become annoying, since reading this poem i've started talking to her more.I recently realised i am going to have to purchase a dictaphone to deal with the vast amo9unt of hillarious stories she has to tell...
Jennings' work, though consistent in tone, is not repetitious. there's a steady growth in emotional intensity, People are often uneasy about talking about subjects such as guilt, Jennings has a willingness to tackle uncomfortable subjects, each volume contains at least a few poems of startling power.
Elizabeth Joan Jennings, poet, born July 18 1926; died October 26 2001
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