Letters from the Emily Dickinson Room (White Pine Poetry Prize)

I loved the humor--Victoria's Secret and black holes! I loved the anagrammatical nature of her use of words, even when that is not the essence of the particular poem. Primarily, I am stunned at her vulnerability, Kelli's willingness to reveal her gossamer-thin sensibilities.

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In her Letter to Walt Whitman who knew? Best to read weari This is an amazing collection of poems. Best to read wearing white gloves, rather like Emily herself. Feb 27, Tina Schumann rated it it was amazing. Stayed home sick one day last week and read the whole book straight through.

Sometimes I think that is the most satisfying way to read a book of poems. I really got to know and feel for this vulnerable, wickedly wise voice that is unafraid to expose her deepest fears and biggest questions about being human through the prism of one particular life. You feel as though you have been let in to someone's house when they are not home and allowed to roam each room and examine the objects in detail, rum Stayed home sick one day last week and read the whole book straight through.

You feel as though you have been let in to someone's house when they are not home and allowed to roam each room and examine the objects in detail, rummage through the draws, read journals and flip through the family album. Truly an intimate journey. Nov 22, Rachel added it. Kelli Agodon's playful way of musing on life, relationship, art, and self through engagement with words, right down to their component letters is highly original. The poems have a breezy, dancing quality that evokes the more buoyant moments in Dickinson, justifying the title, and the word "letters" is apt for this book, as its attention on the sounds and layered meanings of language form a vital part of its subject matter.

A great read, and a thought-provoking collection. Dec 28, Jeannine rated it it was amazing Shelves: Agodon's book is a bright, funny, touching meditation on loss, love, and the power of words.

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Dec 02, Jessica Star rated it it was amazing. Best poetry book for Write in your vote for it at the Goodreads Choice Awards! Sep 12, Rachel rated it it was amazing. I loved this book! What a wonderful discovery!

Dec 28, January O'Neil rated it it was amazing. A terrific second book of poems by Kelli Russell Agodon. Apr 07, Monica Carter rated it it was amazing Shelves: A book of poems I want to give to everyone. Oct 19, Carol rated it it was amazing. Some terrific lists that lead to unexpected outcomes. Some poems capture the flavor of the northwest. A pleasure through and through. Dec 06, Wendy added it Shelves: The poems are as lovely as the woman who wrote them. Oct 01, Isla McKetta rated it it was amazing.

Poems so vivid and rich I couldn't decide whether to stop and savor each one or rush gluttonously through the whole collection. Dec 02, Ronda rated it it was amazing.

Agodon is a poet who is masterful with language and word-play. She delves into the world of the here-and-now with skill and honesty, not afraid to tackle such topics as marriage, spirituality, depression and self-discovery in a way that invites the reader in with sensitive intimacy. She leaves no constellation untouched, falls "in love with your free verse of skin," and "presses on" through a landscape that is rich and vibrant, dark and tantalizing. Letters From the Emily Dickinson Room is a boo Agodon is a poet who is masterful with language and word-play.

Letters From the Emily Dickinson Room is a book of poetry not to be missed. Oct 24, Nancy added it Shelves: I plucked this from the library, because it had the word Emily Dickinson. I will read anything that refers to Emily Dickinson. I really like that she addressed these poems to those that write letters to the world. Jul 28, Cathleen rated it really liked it. Some beautiful poems, some clever word play, some lovely imagery. Mary Peelen rated it it was amazing May 01, Alison Hedlund rated it it was amazing Feb 23, Simeon Berry rated it really liked it Oct 25, Eileen Moeller rated it it was amazing Oct 31, Aidan rated it really liked it Dec 08, Michelle rated it really liked it Jul 20, Lana rated it it was amazing Nov 16, Floating Bridge Press rated it it was amazing Nov 16, Drew rated it really liked it Dec 08, Jamie rated it it was amazing Oct 28, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

About Kelli Russell Agodon. Kelli Russell Agodon is a prize-winning poet, writer, and editor from the Northwest. She is also the author of Small Knots and the chapbook, Geography She co-edited the first eBook an Kelli Russell Agodon is a prize-winning poet, writer, and editor from the Northwest. Her third collection collection of poems, Hourglass Museum, was recently published by White Pine Press. She never underestimates the power of museums and good dessert to heal what ails. She writes about living and writing creatively on her blog, Book of Kells at: Books by Kelli Russell Agodon.

Trivia About Letters From the And I want to engrave: Or an ambulance, but not just the priest. I imagine yards of cotton unrolling.

Forty degrees and falling. She sees her body in the curve of letters and not the words. She sees the letters she never wrote in the chili powder. She places bacon in the skillet and the pop of grease surprises her; a celebration of heat. She adds a dash of cumin because it keeps the chickens and lovers from straying. All of this, she stirs.

You were determined not to listen. You plugged your ears when I read, Face the direction from which you came. You told me love could be confused with drowning. I said, Use your elbows to lift yourself onto the edge of the hole. You never wanted to live that coldly. You moved close, drank peppermint tea. You said our chances were slim, we lived in a temperate climate.