30 review for Poetry Magazine October 2021

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   5 out of 5

   Jeff – Oct 14, 2021

   After several months away from Poetry Magazine, I’m back with the October issue. When I think of October, I think of color, cooler temperatures, family, harvest, being outdoors, introspection, and stillness. You know, all that Robert Frost-y stuff. I was hoping the October issue would reflect some of this. It does not. The editor states this issue was compiled months ago and they had to imagine what people would be thinking/feeling/wanting/need in October 2021. What you have here is just a subpar After several months away from Poetry Magazine, I’m back with the October issue. When I think of October, I think of color, cooler temperatures, family, harvest, being outdoors, introspection, and stillness. You know, all that Robert Frost-y stuff. I was hoping the October issue would reflect some of this. It does not. The editor states this issue was compiled months ago and they had to imagine what people would be thinking/feeling/wanting/need in October 2021. What you have here is just a subpar collection of modern poems. Only two really stand out in my memory (I don’t have the book in front of me, so I don’t have the titles or authors). The first one was a bit of a gruesome one about a child charging other children to see a decaying horse corpse. The second was a poem about a girl who considered the story of the virgin birth a “text of terror.” What if she is so good, God decides to plant a baby in her womb?!

2. 

   5 out of 5

   Zane – Nov 02, 2021

   i literally cried to the last 2 poems. favorite poems: "Miss you. Would like to grab that chilled tofu we love." & "Miss you. Would like to talk a walk with you.", "How to Corner the Market on Horse Cadavers", and "Load More". Also contributing poet Julie Carr teaches at CU! i literally cried to the last 2 poems. favorite poems: "Miss you. Would like to grab that chilled tofu we love." & "Miss you. Would like to talk a walk with you.", "How to Corner the Market on Horse Cadavers", and "Load More". Also contributing poet Julie Carr teaches at CU!

3. 

   4 out of 5

   Erick Mertz – Dec 23, 2021

   A decent issue, not one of the best of the year. A few of my favorite poems include: "Jalousie" by Allyson Paty "Going Back" by Anni Liu "Blades of Grass" by Carlina Duan "Parthenogenesis" by Stevie Edwards My favorite, however, was "How To Corner The Market On Horse Cadavers" by Lindsay Slatten. A truly weird exploration of childhood and death. Another note: "I Understand This Light To Be My Home" took up nearly 20 pages. I love experimentation, however, I would rather read 10 new poems and discover A decent issue, not one of the best of the year. A few of my favorite poems include: "Jalousie" by Allyson Paty "Going Back" by Anni Liu "Blades of Grass" by Carlina Duan "Parthenogenesis" by Stevie Edwards My favorite, however, was "How To Corner The Market On Horse Cadavers" by Lindsay Slatten. A truly weird exploration of childhood and death. Another note: "I Understand This Light To Be My Home" took up nearly 20 pages. I love experimentation, however, I would rather read 10 new poems and discover 10 new poets.

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   5 out of 5

   Alina – Jul 21, 2022

   favorites include: E.J. Koh's "American Han" Anni Liu's "Going Back" Gabrielle Calvocoressi's "Miss you. Would like to grab that chilled tofu we love." and "Miss you. Would like to take a walk with you." favorites include: E.J. Koh's "American Han" Anni Liu's "Going Back" Gabrielle Calvocoressi's "Miss you. Would like to grab that chilled tofu we love." and "Miss you. Would like to take a walk with you."

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Vicki – Jul 29, 2022

   Interrobang and Myth Bedtime Story (5) Parthogenesis Jiangsu, Early Summer

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   4 out of 5

   Monica L Edwards – Jan 13, 2022

   One poem and one essay in particular stand out—teaching worthy stuff. Love the range and depth of this edition.

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   5 out of 5

   Sophia –

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   4 out of 5

   Gianni –

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   4 out of 5

   Teresa –

10. 

    5 out of 5

    Joshua –

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    4 out of 5

    Megan Elizabeth –

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    5 out of 5

    Ruth Nakamura –

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    4 out of 5

    Noah Green –

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    5 out of 5

    aubrey –

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    4 out of 5

    Aaron –

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    4 out of 5

    Kendra –

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    5 out of 5

    Scott Strand –

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    5 out of 5

    Dennis –

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    4 out of 5

    A.B. Calm –

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    5 out of 5

    Felicia Kudronowicz –

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    4 out of 5

    Michael Millington –

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    4 out of 5

    Tenisha –

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    5 out of 5

    a –

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    4 out of 5

    Gabriela Oprea –

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    4 out of 5

    Jamie –

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    4 out of 5

    Dakota Boyer –

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    5 out of 5

    Andrea Warkentin –

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    5 out of 5

    Andrew Neely –

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    5 out of 5

    Nathan Bas –

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    5 out of 5

    Eric –