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Ever read Sandra Cisneros's books of poetry? I have My Wicked, Wicked Ways and Loose Woman (autographed: "Para la Tracey on the loose! 4-3-95 NYC"). I wouldn't call her poetry intellectual, but rather sultry, sexy and raw with titles like "I Am So in Love I Grow a New Hymen," "Christ YOu Delight Me" and "Black Lace Bra Kind of Woman." Excellent spring break reading.
Neruda's odes are always hot, rich. Get a copy where you can read them in both Spanish and English -- even if you can't read Spanish properly, I think it gives you a sense of how much more sensual his words sound in his native tongue.
If you're looking for subtle with a sting, covering topics like depression, love, illness and such, Jane Kenyon's Otherwise is a goodie.
It's no secret that I love Sharon Olds, her unwrapping of even the sacred down to its raw ugliness and glory. Wellspring is a good place to start with her, I think, though I'm fond of any of her books.
Neruda's odes are always hot, rich. Get a copy where you can read them in both Spanish and English -- even if you can't read Spanish properly, I think it gives you a sense of how much more sensual his words sound in his native tongue.
If you're looking for subtle with a sting, covering topics like depression, love, illness and such, Jane Kenyon's Otherwise is a goodie.
It's no secret that I love Sharon Olds, her unwrapping of even the sacred down to its raw ugliness and glory. Wellspring is a good place to start with her, I think, though I'm fond of any of her books.
"Beauty is not being flawless - it's the opposite with a touch grace." ~Coco Haynie
by Tracey on Apr. 3 2007