Between reading about what poetry is, how to read it, and beginning to read Citizen by Claudia Rankine, I'm already pretty moved. The topic of race in America is extremely relevant in today's society and Rankine offers significant insight on the issue in our society through her personal narratives as well as unique writing about the America we live in.
In all honesty, so far, I have not been able to pick out one specific line in Citizen to describe as poetry. Every page I've read hits me as striking and exceptional poetry. Rankine is an absolutely beautiful writer. No matter who the audience is, she gets her point across and she makes you feel part of the book. So far, I have applied what I read about in the two poetry articles into my reading of this book.
Poetry is multidimensional. It's about experience. It's a universal language. It's not always beautiful.
Considering all of these theories about what poetry is, it has already made the book more fascinating to me. I never really analyzed poetry like this until now. However, with a topic as serious as the one Rankine takes us through, I have begun to read each page of Citizen thoroughly, trying to understand and experience what she describes.
Because although poetry isn't always beautiful, Claudia Rankine's writing is beautiful, regardless of what she's discussing. Her ability to make us create an opinion or understanding as the reader is beautiful. I can't wait to read more of this amazing poetry. The tips in the packet for how to read poetry are perfect for such a book like Citizen. It's truly an American Lyric.
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