“I don't know if there are topics that I unconsciously avoid, but as soon as they pop up in my writing, I try to take on those topics, whether or not I publish the poems.” IfsKnowsWritingTryingPopsTopicsPublish Author:Denise Duhamel
“What has stayed true in my life as a writer is my dedication to writing - I try to write every day, no matter what - and the joy that writing has given me.” WritingTryingMatterJoyGivenNo Matter WhatDedication Author:Denise Duhamel
“Writing is performative - and while, yes, the words in essence will be there "forever," poems are often about ecstatic moments rather than trying to pin down a particular truth of an event.” WritingTryingMomentsForeverEventsParticularEssencePinsEcstatic Author:Denise Duhamel