I Have Always Confused Desire With Apocalypse by Daphne Gottlieb
I Have Always Confused Desire With Apocalypse
Daphne GottliebWe met over a small
earthquake. Now, my kneesshake whenever
you come aroundand I’ve noticed your hand
has a slight tremor
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This poem appeared in a book by Daphne Gottlieb. (Available on: Amazon • Bookshop)
DESCRIPTION
“Broken hearts, scattered dreams, postpunk politics, and postmodern cut-up collages spiral and flow in award-winning poet Daphne Gottlieb’s latest collection of startling new works that explore survival after personal or communal disasters and the renewal that follows. Whether she’s writing about unanticipated outcomes (After the Midway Ride Collapsed”), her mother’s passing (Somewhere, Over”), or absurd situations (Preoccupation”), Gottlieb’s deeply personal insights into the complex areas where life and contemporary culture collide offer readers a unique, thought-provoking perspective.” (Source)
ABOUT DAPHNE GOTTLIEB
Daphne Gottlieb is the award-winning author of ten books including her recent collection of short stories, Pretty Much Dead. Previous works include Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in her Own Words, a collection of letters from Death Row by the “first female serial killer” to her childhood best friend. She is also the author of five books of poetry, editor of two anthologies, and, with artist Diane DiMassa, the co-creator of the graphic novel Jokes and the Unconscious. She has… (more)
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