Morning Poem: Ellen Bass’s “Pleasantville, New Jersey, 1955”
Saw this poem posted on Poetry Daily yesterday. I love its exploration of the urban experience, of being able to connect with one’s surroundings (natural or otherwise) and find one’s place in the “spiraling galaxy” of which we are all a part. The poem is also an excellent lesson in sensory detail, specifically capturing the sights … [Read more…]