In the two decades since my college graduation, I’ve kept up with Jennifer as a friend, and even more recently, I’ve come to know her as a poet in her own right. It is from these dual vantage points as student and friend that I read — and re-read — Jennifer’s poetry collection, Dubious Breath.
"My doctor’s stethoscope against my chest hears bullets puncturing a classroom door" really cuts. I love "It is held," and your final sentence describing how she moves from fear to hope. I went to Sewanee with Jennifer and have another book of her poetry. Looking forward to this one. Thanks for reviewing it.
"My doctor’s stethoscope against my chest hears bullets puncturing a classroom door" really cuts. I love "It is held," and your final sentence describing how she moves from fear to hope. I went to Sewanee with Jennifer and have another book of her poetry. Looking forward to this one. Thanks for reviewing it.
Thanks so much, Courtenay! I also loved Jennifer's Let Me Let Go. Nice to be connected with you!
Right back atchya, Mark.