Motherland Fatherland Homelandsexuals

One topic I've been very fascinated by is poetry by people my own age. The only poetry I've really had exposure to is either from the Romantic Era or centered around black culture in America. They are both fascinating and beautiful in their own ways, but they tell me very little about what kind of poetry I might be capable of creating. Enter Patricia Lockwood. She is barely older than me and has a style that reflects the current Internet generation. Her choice in words is both insanely outlandish and hard-hitting on a personal level. She can take a sensitive topic and translate it into something completely surreal without losing its meaning. Her best poem is “Rape Joke” and there seems to be a continuing theme addressing misogyny and the entitlement of men. I really enjoyed this collection and I'm actively seeking modern poetry if anyone would like to suggest anything.