A review by rachelkc
The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems by Georgia Heard

2.0

I was ready to love the found poems of The Arrow Finds Its Mark, since found poetry is my jam, and I believe in the poetry of the everyday. The introduction itself was enjoyable to read, and inspiring to any young poets. The poems, too, were fine. I had hoped the authors would show their work - a la Austin Kleon and his blackout poetry (https://austinkleon.com/newspaperblackout/), or like Matthew James Kay’s literary collages (http://matthewjameskay.com/). The process of poetry is such an integral part of the enjoyment, much like source notes in traditional literature, and knowing how a poet goes from raw material to poem makes it even more meaningful. That being said, the organization of this collection was expert, with each poem linking to the next.