Women of Resistance

I'm floored by the variety of voices of the contributions, and perspectives represented. The photographs add to, rather than distract from, the text. My favorite poems were Sally Ride Speaks to the Schoolgirls by Laura Fairgrieve, An Open Letter to the Protestors Outside the Planned Parenthood Near My Job by Elizabeth Acevedo, When My Daughter Wasn't Assaulted by Amanda Johnston, Shiv by Rachel McKibbens, and If 2017 Was a Poem Title by Mahogany L. Browne.

A beautiful collection which it was my privilege to read. Each of the poems and ideas presented by those involved fed into others, stressing why it is that gender equality is so important. Despite what internet trolls might say, I think this is one of the best ways to emphasise that women will not sit by and be silent no matter their background. This world is better for the bright, brilliant females in it and so is this book!

Excellently organized and entertaining. A real winner for the publisher and the reader.

As soon as I saw this book I knew I had to read it. I adored the cover. I adored the title. I adored the concept. And now, after I have finished reading it, I can safely say that I adored the content.

The nature of the poems collected here are to promote feminist ideologies and to draw attention to the racist and misogynist thinking, the cultural appropriation, and the lack of diverse representation still prevalent, in contemporary society.

Anthologies, penned by various poets, are never going to please every reader, and so I was not expecting for every poem to resonate with me so deeply. The nature and style of each work of prose differed drastically but the core theme that combined them all made this continually impactful and deeply emotional. I found not a single poem that failed to trigger my emotions, in some way, and every poem here was deserving of its place, in this anthology.

Whilst I was prepared for the emotional impact, I was quite unprepared for the sheer level of it. These poems say their message with a shout, not a whisper. They are brash and unapologetic. They are angry and self-righteous. They are inclusive and empowering. They speak of old hate and new prejudice. They teach that love is love is love is love. And they understand that all we humans are the same, no matter how we try to betray our own kind. They made me feel powerful, inside my woman's body, and they also made me feel weak. They prompted discomfort, whilst they listed off previously unimagined horrors. And they welcomed it. They triggered heart-rending sorrow, at the ways humanity has failed its minorities. And they delighted in their teachings. These words, from powerful feminist voices, are words of the heart and they spoke to their kind.

This promotes that past hate can be eradicated and that change can happen, if manifestos such as this one continue to exist and are spread and shared and loved. I found new ways my heart could break, at the hatred of mankind, but I also found closure to my grief in the message this anthology ultimately conveys: the message of hope. A hope that we can do better, be better, and maybe already are better for reading this.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the editors, Danielle Barnhat and Iris Mahan, and the publisher, OR Books, for this opportunity.

Loved these poems and stories. Great for women’s history month. Very empowering.

As someone who is not into poetry but extremely into women's rights, this collection blew me away. It is emotional, powerful, and an amazing collaboration between artists. I recommend this to anyone in the world: male or female, straight or gay. This collection can shed so much light on women's issues for those not a part of the community. I will be buying a copy of this for all my girl friends.

I love this. This is a book I intend to purchase in print so that I can keep it on my nightstand for random nighttime reading. It's also one that will be gifted to my girlfriends who are also women of resistance.

This is an amazing poetry collection from a variety of viewpoints, in a variety of styles, on the experience of not just being female, but being of any group that's been marginalized or stigmatized or had (having) to fight for their rights. Very inspiring, heartbreaking, angering and NECESSARY.

Women of Resistance - Poems for a New Feminism is a powerful anthology of feminist poetry edited by Danielle Barnhart and Iris Mahan. With contributions from 41 poets, including names such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Mahogany L. Browne, Jacqueline Jones LaMon, and Trish Salah, Women of Resistance is honestly heartstopping at times, so familiar it might take your breath away, and also heartbreaking because there is still so much work to be done.

Read this book slowly, read every word, and read it aloud. Hear your voice rise with the power that the words will infuse into your heart - these poems are for us all, and for our children, and should be read, told, recited, and read again.

Women of Resistance is everyone, is a fight for real equality, encompassing all gender identities, races, ethnicities, and sexuality; songs of pain, of love, of questions, of the toll that patriarchy and racism and classicism have taken on our society. The poems resonate so hard in me, inspiring me, and are a collective account telling me that we are not alone, we don’t need to fight alone, we are in this together. They talk of depression, of war, of injustice, of sexual assault, of childbirth, of abortion, of loss, of love, of breastfeeding, of racism, of brutality, of sisterhood... Of everything.

This anthology of amazing artists hit me like a punch in the stomach but also lifted me to my feet - this is really us, and we can keep using all the tools and talents that we have to make a change.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy - this is one that I will be reading over and over again.

Women of Resistance - Poems for a New Feminism will be published by OR Books by March 13th, 2018.

This anthology comprises of work from a myriad of different poets from varying backgrounds and the style varies throughout the book, despite this the five sections each flow well from poem to poem. The introduction describes it as a "collection of truths" which I'd agree with; a lot of these poems reference or are in response to recent events and all of them are extremely topical.

My personal favourites included "The Children's Chorus" and "The Ride Home"; they were both so raw and powerful; also "To The Woman Crying Uncontrollably In The Next Stall", mainly because I loved the title before I'd even read it. As with any anthology of poetry, there were some I wasn't so keen on but overall I enjoyed it, and gave it 4 stars.

First off.. a big thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with an E-arc of Women of Resistance.

Empowering, freeing and much needed.

I downloaded my version to my kindle app and had a really hard time getting into the poems because the format was funked up quite a bit, but after a while I got used to it and that’s where I fell head over heels with all these strong poets.

Women of Resistance: Poems for a New Feminism is a collection of poems from various writers about feminism (duh). As with any collection, some poems you will like, some you wont. It's how it goes. Some poems I skimmed over, catching lines that I enjoyed as I did so. Or, sometimes I just didn't like the structure of the poem. Thats ok, too. For one poem I didn't really like, I found 3 more that I LOVED.
These poems span many topics, (intersectional feminism, sexual assault, depression, and more and more and more) and are all so relevant, and important to modern feminism.
In my opinion, good books on feminism should make you feel pissed, empowered, and even sad, depending on the book. I went through all those emotions and more I can't even describe?
I'm in love with this book, and I'm going to be buying it, no doubt.
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Inclusive, Intersectional, and Feminist AF

I want to believe
I’m a better woman now
that I’m writing poems.
that when I say, poems
I mean another way
to say, revenge.
(Denice Frohman, “Hunger”)

My god understands how slave women plucked pearls
from between their legs rather than see them strung up by the neck.
(Elizabeth Acevdeo, “An Open Letter to the Protestors Outside the Planned Parenthood Near My Job”)

This little grandmother
was ordered to pull down her paintings
because the Rabbi was offended
by her version of Eve: 9 months pregnant,
unbroken & reaching for another apple.
(Ruth Irupé Sanabria, “On Mate & the Work”)

Compiled in response to the 2016 election, WOMEN OF RESISTANCE: POEMS FOR A NEW FEMINISM features the work of fifty feminist activists; some established poets, other relative newcomers; from all walks of life. The collection is both timely, and depressingly timeless: sexual assault, objectification, interpersonal violence, racism, police brutality, the suppression of women’s voices, disenfranchisement, white supremacy; all are issues that we’ve been fighting for far too long. (Cue the meme, “I Can’t Believe I Still Have To Protest This F***ing S***.”)

Some of the poems I loved; others, I struggled with; and a small handful I skimmed over altogether. The collection’s greatest strength is its inclusiveness, diversity, and breadth of voices. And yet, WOMEN OF RESISTANCE is a little uneven, and I can’t say that I always “got” – or even enjoyed – the poems featured here. (To be fair, poetry isn’t my strong suit, and I’ve been feeling a little burned out on it lately to boot.)

THAT SAID, when a poem resonated with me, it was often a loud and resounding affair. There are some truly astounding pieces of verse in here! In particular I adored the work of Denice Frohman (“Hunger,” “A Woman’s Place”), Kimberley Johnson (“Female”), Jacqueline Jones (“Civil Rights”), Kim Addonizio “To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall”), Laura Theobald (“Getting a UTI”), Elizabeth Acevdeo (“An Open Letter to the Protestors Outside the Planned Parenthood Near My Job”), Ada Limón (“Service”), Stacey Waite (“The Four Nights She’s Gone”), Patricia Smith (“What She Thinks as She Waits by the Door”), Ruth Irupé Sanabria (“On Mate & the Work”), Mary Ruefle (“Woodtangle”), Rachel McKibbens (“Shiv”), and Lauren K. Alleyne (“Ode to the Pantsuit”).

Usually I prefer reading ebooks on my Kindle, since it’s easier to highlight text and take notes this way, but this particular book looks its best on an ipad or other full-color device. There are some neat black and white protest photos here and there, and the formatting tends to stay true to the original.

This is a great selection of excellent poetry. With poetry coming from women of all different backgrounds, ths book encompasses light hearted moments and incredibly hard-hitting poetic moments that make you take a breath, this book has the perfect title for what it holds inside.

Covering a wide variety of topics from the power of the pantsuit to surviving trauma, this book covers a wide range of topics from own voices that truly feels like a fightback against the world these women inhabit. Poems such as ‘The March’ by Achy Obejas for me really represent that feeling and it makes for such inspiring and deeply motivating poetry collection for a better world.

A heavy read in it’s moments, Women Of Resistance is a collection of honest and refreshing poetry that makes you think and sometimes makes you smile, and if you need some feminist motivation to take on the world, this is the book for you.

*This book was given to me by Net Galley in exchange for an honest review*

i heard a woman becomes herself the first time she speaks without permisison
then, every word out of her mouth
a riot

That was the first line of the first poem in this poetry collection (which is "a woman's place" by Denice Frohman). That was when I knew that I would enjoy this book. I'm not a huge fan of poetry, especially not very lyrical poetry that requires a lot of thinking to decipher. I prefer poetry that has a narrative style and reads kind of like a short story. It stands to reason that there were going to be poems in this collection that I was not going to enjoy, however, there were so many poems that moved me and really made me understand what feminism if for different people.

My favorite poems were "a women's place" by Denice Frohman, Service by Ada Limon, On Mate & the Work by Ruth Irupe Sanabria, shiv by Rachel Mckibbens, If 2017 was a poem title by Mahogany L. Browne, and I Support of Violence by Christopher Soto. I think that my most favorite poem was Ode to the Pantsuit by Lauren K Alleyne because it is a freaking poem about pantsuits!

You cloaked us with confidence, the cape to every superheroine wanting to kick in a glass ceiling. You were the anti-cute, 'unflattering', a revolution with functional pockets.

Who doesn't love a good pantsuit?!

Overall, this poetry collection was pretty great for me. I know that poetry is every personal and that what I like might not be necessarily by to everybody's else's taste. My overall rating is the average rating that I gave each individual poem in this collection. So, I really did enjoy most of the poems in this collection. I thought that the quality of the writing and the cohesiveness of the entire anthology as a whole was excellent. This one gets a big thumbs up from me!

I LOVED this book! I love to read poems either to relax, or enjoy the possible emotional connection. And WOW! This one was strong, full of emotion. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It wakes up different feelings in you. Fear, happiness, fight, anger, nurture, sadness, and many more. I'll definitely buy a copy for myself to go back to it from time to time. And I'm sure it will make a fabulous gift for many people.

Highly recommended!

Big thanks to NetGalley and OR Books for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

What a book!

I am blown away by the strength and emotions of the poems in this book. I think this is not only for women. Definitely not. Everyone, should read, as men also have mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, lovers. Some lines in this book are like a punch in the face, fragments of womanhood, fragments of desire, pain, fear, determination, not giving up, resisting.

A fabulous read, I'll be welcoming this book to my library.

Thanks for NetGalley and OR Books for this Advanced Readers copy, in exchange for an honest review.

What I Liked

One of the main thing I like about this collection of poems is the fact that you can tell it is written by a wide array of women. You can tell they all have different life experiences and circumstances. For me, that is a sign of a well rounded collection. Due to this the poems are very different from one another, but they all share that single thread with one another. Feminism, strong women. This also led to there being so many different voices and I found myself really enjoying the scope of styles and stories that these individuals wrote.

Another thing I liked about this was the fact that this was a collection labeled as feminist and was truly feminist. It talked about equality of all. There were poems that dealt with race, violence, and of course gender issues. It was a nice seeing a collection and a book labeled as feminist saying "All. All. All!" instead of "Us. Us. Us!"

What I Didn’t Like

One thing I did not like, which is more me being unprepared than any fault of the book itself. Some of the poems were difficult, which I think they need to be to be true to themselves. But, this being unexpected made some of the reading difficult. But, as soon as I knew what some of the poems might be exploring I was fine. It was just the initial surprise. So just a warning, some of these poems explore very difficult situations.

Overall Thoughts

I would have to say I enjoyed this poetry collection. It explored the voices of an array of writings giving it a distinct feeling of authenticity. It also gives a voice to those who have gone through difficult experiences. It really makes you think outside of your own bubble and forces you to face it. If you enjoy feminist literature and poetry I would say you should pick this collection up. It was wonderful.

There are some really amazing messages in this that I think should seriously be shouted from the rooftops for all, men and women alike, to hear.

These are the messages that are important. There are no lack of voices here; the pages are filled with poetry and prose from women of different race, sexual orientation, backgrounds, and stories. The mix of those who wrote for this collection was a breath of fresh air.

While the feminism movement continues, more and more collections like these surface, and I always find that even though I may not be completely captured by it, the messages coming from these women speaking out from destruction and oppression always make it worth picking up and checking out.

This poetry collection, edited by Daniella Barnhart and Iris Mahan, opens with Denice Frohman’s poem ’a woman’s place’, and the first lines set the scene for the whole collection:

i heard a woman becomes herself
the first time she speaks
without permission

then, every word out of her mouth
a riot

The collection is huge in scope and has all in all 67 poems from 49 different contributors. This is the main strength of Women of Resistance: it collects together a large cast of diverse voices that all share something about their daily experiences. The collection includes poems by LGBTQ+ authors and writers of colour. The topics covered by the poems range from politics to personal, intimate moments, and the authors talk about sexism, racism, history, motherhood, and marriage, to name just a few. Although the poems differ from each other vastly in style and subject matter, they still form a unified whole. Each poem points out something that is wrong with our world, something that needs to change. As the backgrounds and life experiences of the poets are all different, what they pick up on and what they see in their lives are also different. When read side by side, the poems give you an in-depth look into what it means to exist in the margins of society.

Although the topics the poems cover are bleak, there is an overall feeling of hope, of resistance. It makes you feel connected, and it helps you believe that things can change. The collection reminds you that there is a lot of power in unity. That said, some of the poems can be painful to read, especially the ones that deal with assault and childhood sexual abuse. Therefore I would recommend this collection with a trigger warning for sexual violence.

The collection is split into four untitled sections, and to be honest I didn’t really understand what the connection between the poems in each section is. It’s very possible that I just missed it because I was focusing more on taking in each individual poem and didn’t actively look for overarching themes. However, what I did really like about the way the collection is laid out is that multiple poems by the same author are presented together one after another. It was nice to get a feel for each poet’s style and voice by reading multiple poems by them in a row. I had not heard of any of the poets who contributed to this collection before reading it, and it has definitely introduced me to some new favourites.

I think I found this collection so powerful partly because it is a collection of poetry, and it is difficult for me to imagine that a short story or an essay collection would be quite as effective. Poetry is special in the way it can make abstract concepts tangible and personal experiences universal. It also allows you to take in a lot of information and emotion in a short amount of time without exhausting you to the bone. I think that makes this collection more accessible than many other books on feminism, and I like the idea that the voice of a new feminism is poetry by a genuinely diverse mix of writers.

This is definitely the best poetry collection that I have read. I loved that this was written by a variety of different poets as not only do you get to read a variety of different poetry styles but you also get to ear the voices and experiences of a diverse group of women. These poems are both powerful and inspiring as well as very emotional. Some of my favourite poems throughout this were "A Woman’s Place" by Denice Frohman, Sally Rides Speaks to the Schoolgirls by Laura Fairgrieve and An Open Letter to the Protestors Outside the Planned Parenthood Near My Job by Elizabeth Acevedo. I also love the cover as well as the pictures that are scattered throughout the collection. All of these poems represent the importance of giving women a voice and I would recommend it to everyone.

Beautiful collection of work by fierce women. Applies to the current moment. Some of the poetry here is beautiful. Very contemporary and perfect for anyone interested in the Women's March (or who perhaps SHOULD be interested in the March and what it stands for).
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This stunning collection includes a variety of authors with wildly different backgrounds and styles. I felt like this is one of the few instances of actual intersectional feminism in collections and I feel both shocked and empowered by the messages included.
49 different contributors means that there's something for everyone, even if you don't like all poetry out there (like me). This book certainly offers food for thought!
My favourite poems include those by Mahogany L. Browne, Kaveh Akbar, Denice Frohman, Kim Addonizio and Rachel McKibbens.

Women of Resistance is such an empowering, inspiring, and necessary collection of poetry and prose. Through these words I've been liberated, enraged, saddened, and enlightened, feeling so many emotions at the turn of a few pages. I experienced such a strong emotional connection to so many of the writings, all from such a diverse group of women. At times reading was intense, however, I am glad to have read Women of Resistance. Some writings left impressions on me that will last for some time. Others made me consider my own experiences and how they've impacted the decisions I make.

I am recommending this book to other women who I know will appreciate these powerful words. Diverse representation is so necessary and I thank OR Books and Netgalley for allowing me to read this title.

There have been so many books on feminism this year, presumably to highlight that 2018 marks 100 years since some women in the UK won the vote. While celebrating the suffragette and the success of the suffrage movement founded in 1903 and led by Emmeline Pankhurst, "Women of Resistance" paints a picture of the issues that capture the hearts of women today. Danielle Barnhart and Iris Mahan explore these themes in this wonderfully uplifting book of poetry.

The book comprises the thoughts of 41 contemporary poets and although the influences of each one are different, such as race, gender equality and sexuality, they do overlap to some extent. I only started reading poetry in the past few years and thought I would appreciate "Women of Resistance" as I have loved other feminist poets, such as Rupi Kaur. Representing the complexity and diversity of contemporary womanhood and bolstering the fight to refute and resist racism, sexism, and violence, this collection unites powerful new writers, performers, and activists with established poets.

I found the words extremely powerful and emotionally resonant. A truly beautiful book in which the photographs are an integral part. It is crucial that we continue the amazing work carried out by the suffrage movement and strive for gender equality. There's no doubt we still have a long way to go in this fight!

Just as I was about to stop writing there was some related "news". Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp wants photographers to stop taking revealing pictures of females on the red carpet. I agree that the paparazzi should not be doing this, but isn't it the choice of the women as to what attire they wear. Knowing what photographers are like, if they didn't want revealing pictures either don't go on the red carpet (you know you're going to get your photo taken!) or wear clothing that covers you up. She makes it sound as though the paparazzi are responsible for those women wearing tacky clothing, which they are not. Definitely a case of both sides being in the wrong! I don't really understand the craving to dress yourself in revealing clothing, it is possible to cover up and be attractive, something I don't think a lot of women understand. There's no doubt in my mind that these type of debates will roll on and on.

Many thanks to OR Books for an ARC, I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Great selection of thought provoking poetry. Thoroughly enjoyed this and will definitely reread gradually over time

I will admit, I’m not much on poetry. It’s not that I don’t like it, I’ve just never been a slow and patient reader. I like to devour light and fluffy, or dense and decadent prose. Reading a book over the course of a day or two means you miss some things, and with fiction, that’s okay. The overall plot is the same, and if you miss a minor detail here or there, it doesn’t affect your overall impression or enjoyment of the work. Not so with poetry. Also, to be honest, I’m always worried I’m not smart or cool enough to “get” most poetry.

Well, thanks goodness for Women of Resistance. I’m still not cool enough, but I got these poems, and these poets get me. With all kinds of contributors, women, men, lgbtqia folks, there are so many voices in the pages of this book, and I love them all.

I hesitate to use the word “important,” because I feel that it’s overused and a book should be more than just that buzzword. It is important, but it is so much more than that. All of these voices coming together to share their views of feminism from their own world view and experiences, it’s super validating as a woman to see other women speaking out about themselves, to create their narratives without someone else trying to tell them how feminism should be for them.

I spent a long time in the “contributors” section and will be taking notes so that I can look up more work by these writers. I am always looking for literature that changes my perspective and/or teaches me something, and these powerful voices have done both. Definitely check it out. I read the e-version of this book, and though I own very few physical books, I am seriously considering buying a print version for my shelf and to lend to friends. Check it out for some great writing and ideas.

In the introduction, there's this phrase that says "This book is a collection of truths". I think that's beautiful and very accurate.

As I said before, I hate reviewing anthologies. There are always amazing kick-ass poems and others that are just 'meh' to me. That doesn't mean that the book as a whole is bad or not worth reading.

My problem with this book in particular was that it felt too long at times? Maybe it was due to the fact of a lack of concept. I mean, there is a clear concept, that being feminism, but the book is divided into sections and I couldn't find a theme to each one, a reason for each poem to be in their section and not in another one. So I guess my problem was that there is a really general concept and no way to pin it down. It felt kind of messy at times.

But still, there are some really great, worth reading voices in here. I enjoyed it. I think it's an important book and there should be more books of the like!

The poems were so so beautiful and definitely worth reading. Women of Resistance really does its title justice and proves the value of equality. This collection was raw and emotional and empowering. Definitely a must-read for both men and women (especially for men, time to learn a bit about feminism).

This raw collection of poems depict how everyday situations can quickly escalate into dark experiences. A heavy read but very much needed to understand how frequently and at every corner lies a threat that is not being taken seriously as it should.

I am finding myself reaching for poetry more and more lately! This entire collection was empowering, and enlightening, and honest, and most importantly … it was intersectional! It is beautifully organized with photos that only add to the emotion of the poems. A definite must read for girls AND boys, looking for a little feminism.

This was very empowering and important. I liked that there were so many different stories from so many different perspectives and voices. This was very diverse, and is definitely something that I could see being used in a women's studies class!

Women of Resistance is a powerful, necessary collection in the vein of the Rebel Girls anthologies and the recent anthology from Haymarket Books, The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic. The contributor list is remarkably diverse, situating familiar names like Denice Frohman and Rachel McKibbens alongside a number of poets I had never read. The poems themselves address numerous issues faced by women in America today, offering a fully intersectional perspective on feminism and feminist issues, and ultimately establishing the anthology as a vital resource in conversations ranging from race to misogyny to body shame to gender expression.

*Full review forthcoming, May 2018

This book was an amazing compilation of beautiful poetry written by powerful women. The poems ranged from participating in marches to experiencing racism and sexual assault. A hard hitting book that will leave the reader with a new point of view on the world.

Great collection of information about strong women. I highly recommend it.

I absolutely devoured this poetry collection, in the same way that I do the words of Rupi Kaur.

This is a timely and topical collection from a diverse range of contributors, and while some of the form was experimental to the point that it was lost on me (Matriot Acts, for example), others were just incredible and felt like they had captured the current political pulse so well (I loved Ode to the Pantsuit! Evoked all the #ImWithHer feels!)

Thanks to OR Books and Netgalkeybfor my review copy

I enjoyed this poetry book and don't want to give much away about it. But I do want to say that this book is worth the read, it covers different topics (from many different points of views.) that are filled with truths and so many feelings. From empowerment, womanhood, racism, war, to abuse, feminism, violence, rights and everything in between. Like most poetry books, I didn't love every poem but I felt that each poem brought something to this book. This book is written by many different poets, who a few I've heard of and some were new to me. When reading you can tell a different kind of poetry styles in it.

One of my favorite lines is Denice Frohman, “Hunger”.
I want to believe
I'm a better woman now that I', Writing poems.
that when I say, poems I mean another way to say, revenge.

A big thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a quick but hard-hitting collection of poems. It is also the perfect example of intersectional feminism in the 21st century. The poems range in the sub-topics they explore. Some are political, some are personal, whilst others cast a critical eye on society and the perception of women across different countries and cultures.

This collection is important as it focuses on the different ways in which women fight and resist those who wish to stop us from reaching our full potential. Hence the title 'Women of Resistance'. Each poem had a distinct voice and the different experiences came through powerfully as well.

Powerful and inspiring; a poetry collection you don't want to miss out on. You will become acquainted with some new writers you may not have discovered before as well. The type of poems and the rhythm also differ as well across the collection.

Highly recommend!