Diving Into the Wreck: Poems 1971-1972

Powerful, poignant, and introspective. These are just a few words I would use to describe “Diving into the Wreck” by Adrienne Rich.

This expertly crafted bit of poetry examines a wide range of dynamic assertiveness, including an advocation for rights, a dynamic look at self-purpose, and anger that is let loose from the bottle. To me, it's a cry for people to listen. A poetical discourse to stand up for a certain belief and showcase it as a guiding light, or to use it as a beacon of love for when you are feeling desperately inadequate or underappreciated.

Excerpt from “Burning Oneself Out”:
“that print, that rock,that sun producing powerful dreamsA word can do thisor, as tonight, the mirror of the fireof my mind, burning as if it could go onburning itself, burning downfeeding on everythingtill there is nothing in lifethat has not fed that fire”

The collection captures a wide range of topics, including gender equality, feminism, love, life affirmations, class, sexuality, race, and so much more.

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