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War of the Foxes
War of the Foxes | Richard Siken
Best-selling poet and painter Richard Siken uses strong, bold strokes to reveal a world abstract, concrete, and exquisitely complex.
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Robotswithpersonality
War of the Foxes | Richard Siken
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Mehso-so

Many of the poems have an almost sensual/spiritual involvement with paint and painting, perhaps unsurprising from a poet who is also a painter (cover image is by a different artist, but fits the vibe).
Some read like writing prompts or story fragments others like a debate a man is having with himself, thinking outloud in half sentences. Partway through observations that feel profound, he veers off into what looks like an airing of neuroses.

Robotswithpersonality Quite possible if was in an English class it would be worth making a closer read for symbolism/meaning, but as a casual reader of poetry, the majority of these poems bordered on impenetrable. I'm as likely to blame the reader as the writer in this situation. 🤷🏼‍♂️
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Robotswithpersonality
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Looking at art as a testament to relationships.
I don't think I realized how lucky I am. I usually visit art galleries with my mother, and even if we don't get 'stuck' by the same painting, we'll orbit around the space and each other, come back to check in, not bored, not abandoned. 😏

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Emilymdxn
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This might be the most perfect melancholy poetry collection to curl up with on a dark November night. It was so perfect, it made me feel like a teenager falling in love with poetry that made me feel so much. I can see why so many people I know love Richard Siken.

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JessReads
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Afternoon poetry break! I received this as a gift this Christmas, and I've been waiting to break into it until I could read it in one sitting (for the first time, at least).

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mrose
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"When you have nothing to say, set something on fire."