First Poem for You
by Kim Addonizio
First Poem for You by Kim Addonizio explores intimacy, with the contrast between permanent and non-permanent concepts underlying the poem.
Kim Addonizio is a contemporary poet and the author of six collections of poetry. She’s also written two novels and two short story collections. She’s received awards, such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and a Pushcart Prize. Her third collection was nominated for a National Book Award.
First Poem for You by Kim Addonizio explores intimacy, with the contrast between permanent and non-permanent concepts underlying the poem.
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