The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood
by Maggie Smith, Brenda Shaughnessy, Natalie Shapero, Camille T. Dungy, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Sarah Blake, Sun Yung Shin, Rachel Zucker, Mahogany L. Browne, Monica Youn, Layli Long Soldier, Erika Meitner, Aracelis Girmay, Carrie Fountain, Joy Ladin, Carmen Giménez Smith, Chanda Feldman, Emily Pérez, Nancy Reddy, Diannely Antigua, Zeina Hashem Beck, Remica Bingham-Risher, Allison Blevins, Julie Carr, Sunu P. Chandy, Tina Chang, Victoria Chang, Nicole Cooley, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Laura Da’, Meg Day, Kendra Decolo, Emari Digiorgio, Chelsea Dingman, Alexa Doran, Carolina Ebeid, Heid Erdrich, Beth Fennelly, Krista Franklin, Shamala Gallagher, Sherine Gilmour, Jenn Givhan, Camille Guthrie, Lauren Haldeman, Pamela Hart, Faylita Hicks, Joan Naviyuk Kane, Joy Katz, Keetje Kuipers, Eugenia Leigh, Raina J. León, Shara Lessley, Kim-An Lieberman, Kwoya Fagin Maples, Joyelle Mcsweeney, Lynn Melnick, Jasminne Mendez, Clarissa Mendiola, Emily Mohn-Slate, Lisa L. Moore, Sara Mumolo, January Gill O’Neil, Emmy Pérez, Kiki Petrosino, Catherine Pierce, Khadijah Queen, Chelsea Rathburn, Jordan Rice, Megan Snyder-Camp, Molly Spencer, Melissa Stephenson, Alison Stine, Angela Narciso Torres, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Sarah Vap, Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Hope Wabuke, Sasha West
The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood is a compelling anthology edited by Maggie Smith, featuring poems from over 70 contemporary poets. It explores the depths of maternal experiences through diverse and evocative voices, celebrating the profound commitment and creativity that define motherhood in its many forms.
About This Book
The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood brings together a rich collection of contemporary poems exploring the multifaceted nature of motherhood. Edited by Maggie Smith, this anthology features contributions from a wide array of talented poets, each offering unique perspectives on the emotional and physical realities of raising children.
The collection highlights the devotion inherent in maternal bonds, weaving together themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience. Readers will find verses that resonate with the everyday triumphs and trials faced by mothers across different backgrounds and experiences.
With its focus on poetic expression, the book serves as a testament to the enduring power of language in articulating the complexities of family life. It invites reflection on how motherhood shapes identity and inspires creative output.
This anthology stands as a vital addition to literature on women's experiences, emphasizing the voices of poets who navigate the intersections of personal and universal stories in motherhood.
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