Michele Herman

Michele Herman, “The Ropes,” 2021 Jack Grapes Poetry Prize Finalist selected by Judge Mariano Zaro This poem opens with a very precise image: “The ropes were mounted/on the ceiling of the gym.” Then, with remarkable pacing the poet unveils the nature of the characters (“Jeannie O’Brian,” “Mr. Dube the gym teacher”). Without leaving the confined …

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