Halfway to Silence: Poems
Poetry
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Summary
A striking collection of short poems from acclaimed writer May SartonAfter decades of writing flowing lyric verse, May Sarton&’s style turned to short bursts of poetry. Likening poetry to gardening, she writes, &“Muse, pour strength into my pruning wrist /… That I may cut the way toward open space.&” These condensed poems are rife with exuberant impressions of nature and of love. Included are two of Sarton&’s most acclaimed poems, &“Old Lovers at the Ballet&” and &“Of the Muse.&”