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Kim Addonizio: The Poet's Companion (1997, W.W. Norton) 4 stars

Review of "The Poet's Companion" on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I had this text for a poetry class. Addonizio is a good poet with several excellent books published, which are better sources for her writing. This book shares the joy of poetry (the experience of reading and writing it), but I don't think you can learn how to write poetry this way. My advice is to read poetry until something hooks you and then begin your personal exploration.

I recommend you begin with Every Day You Play by Neruda.