A review by rachbreads
Bright Dead Things: Poems by Ada Limón

reflective slow-paced

3.5

Overall, as I dig more into poetry and different types of poets/collections/etc. I'm learning that I actually prefer poetry with a bit more form/rhyme, etc. than the prose poetry Limón favors. Still so many beautiful turns of phrase and thoughtful moments. I've listed some favorites below.

The Quiet Machine

I'm learning so many different ways to be quiet...There's daytime silent when I stare, and a nighttime silent when I do things.

I Remember the Carrots

I haven't given up on trying to live a good life

State Bird

whatever state you are, I'll be that state's bird

After You Toss Around the Ashes

I couldn't go back to my life. You understand, right? It wasn't the same. I couldn't tell if I loved myself more or less.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Terminal illness