My favorite poem that we read this year was “Sestina” by Ciara Shuttleworth. The simplicity of this poem truly spoke to me in a way that none of the other works could manage to. The repetition of the six words parallels the uncertainty of emotions as if to say “this is love” (61). The poem moves through the process of denial and pain to acceptance “creating a distance between” the two lovers (86). The raw emotion found in the piece truly captured my attention the first time I read it. One moment the speaker accuses their lover of ruining their relationship and then suddenly “the moment has passed” and given way to a flood of acceptance and reflection (99). This poem seemed very real and relatable, which is one of the reasons that I enjoyed it so much.
Hayden, I agree about Sestina, I really enjoyed it. Your post helped me remember all the good qualities about that poem. However, I especially like the picture. I love learning different languages and enjoyed trying to figure out some of the languages I didn't know. Good find!
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