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A review by lauren_endnotes
A Distant Center by Ha Jin
▪️A DISTANT CENTER by Ha Jin, 2018 by @copper_canyon_press
"Keep in mind your talent also includes patience and endurance. Get up, move quietly, and leave all the clamor behind." (from 'Talent', pg 14)
"Although every day seems the same, love resides in the ordinary" (from 'Surprise', pg 30)
This was my first time trying Ha Jin's poetry after I've read some of his novels. The poetry was more in aphorism style, sharing instructive tidbits. There was a simple grace to some poems, while others felt a too didactic in tone. Will check out his other collections too.
"Keep in mind your talent also includes patience and endurance. Get up, move quietly, and leave all the clamor behind." (from 'Talent', pg 14)
"Although every day seems the same, love resides in the ordinary" (from 'Surprise', pg 30)
This was my first time trying Ha Jin's poetry after I've read some of his novels. The poetry was more in aphorism style, sharing instructive tidbits. There was a simple grace to some poems, while others felt a too didactic in tone. Will check out his other collections too.