http://the-toast.net/2013/09/20/three-poems/
Poet: Nicole Steinberg ANALYSIS: Once again Nicole Steinberg writes in an unoriginal way. And if I know her by now she's completely unoriginal. Her work is a type that get right to the point. She writes the things she cares most about or least about and says exactly how she feels. Steinberg relates to real women, real people. She's gets so many great reviews about her work and how much it relates to so many people. She really is a great poet, once warmed up to her. Her vulgar language can sometimes throw someone off but once you learn to relate it becomes an instant connection. When I first began reading Steinberg she threw me off entirely. I didn't like her use of vulgar language of the way she just wrote about anything. She drove me insane. However, now I can see where she is coming from and relate a lot to it. She just a writer you have to warm up to and get a feel for. She most certainly is not your typical poet. In this particular poem she writing of how she is basically not doing any exciting with her life. Steinberg talks of “crying in the laundry room” and “debating of how many slices of pizza to get.” (Most girls problems these days). She the most real person I have ever read and learned about. She really knows how to appeal to her audience and how to be the real girl which too many are embarrassed to admit. I may be a little bias when reading her poems but I think she's pretty great at admitting her real inner and outer self. She's not rich, or too famous. She is not drop dead gorgeous or extremely skinny. She doesn't eat a salad for breakfast lunch and dinner. Except she truly an amazing and beautiful women. She's a great writer who struggles with the every girl daily struggle. Steinberg admits to REAL LIFE. Steinbergs Getting lucky poems are a big hit to the young adult women. It is a small collection of poetry that shows the women we are and the women we strive to be. Our hopes, dreams, and desires all underpinned by our insecurities and fears. Each poem is a different woman. So accurate, you'll find yourself in here. Once you get past all the vulgarities and see how she tells the truth of a real girl growing up in this big world, you will, connect with her.
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Hollie
1/11/2017 07:26:40 am
This is a great analysis! I definitely agree with the use of the vulgar language, I find it kind of distracting. I do agree that her poem seems to focus on young women. You did a great job!
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Liam Barlow
1/13/2017 05:14:34 am
I really love your strong connection to the poem. It's clear the poet's words have had an impact on you especially in this poem, and that the poet has also expanded your mind on what poetry is. You see through the words and into the poet's mind, seeing that she is posting exactly what she feels. As you note, how she feels connects to who she is and her background. It's not hard to see how she can be quite relatable. A thought to consider: Do you feel she experiences these emotions now, or is she just recollecting a time in her past to better relate to younger readers?
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