A review by jdscott50
a "Working Life" by Eileen Myles

challenging slow-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Eileen Myles has been writing poetry since 1991. They have been a LAMBDA Literary Award Winner, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and professor emeritus of writing and literature at the University of California San Diego. Ther new book of poetry, A working Life, focuses on the beauty of every day living and the importance of caring for another all told in short punchy prose. 

My favorite poem was Friday Night. THe small words that give us big emotions to love, happiness, and being content. Sometimes, the short stanzas were difficult to read but worth it in many places.