Absurdist poetry, hmmm. I didn't know it was a genre, but my first thought is Dennis Lee, whose work my three growing boys asked me to read at bedtime–we would giggle and giggle. Funny thing I'm finding with my own journey with eldercare is my special mom's mental return to those innocent days of toddlerhood. Outside of laugh-provoking writing? Recently I've loved the sensitivity found in Crushed Wild Mint by Jess Housty. In joy!
I suppose Dennis Lee and Dr. Seuss were my first exposure to absurdism. It is my favourite genre of poetry and prose to read and write. James Tate is one of the most well known. I loved Crushed Wild Mint--a great book!
I'm looking for large print books for my mother and the selection is pretty bleak. All the stories are uplifting and condescending.
We don't want that.
One thing my mother hasn't lost is her sense of humour.
I'm going to put together my own LARGE PRINT anthology of absurdist poetry and flash prose for people with dementia.
What are your favourite contemporary absurdist poems?
Absurdist poetry, hmmm. I didn't know it was a genre, but my first thought is Dennis Lee, whose work my three growing boys asked me to read at bedtime–we would giggle and giggle. Funny thing I'm finding with my own journey with eldercare is my special mom's mental return to those innocent days of toddlerhood. Outside of laugh-provoking writing? Recently I've loved the sensitivity found in Crushed Wild Mint by Jess Housty. In joy!
I suppose Dennis Lee and Dr. Seuss were my first exposure to absurdism. It is my favourite genre of poetry and prose to read and write. James Tate is one of the most well known. I loved Crushed Wild Mint--a great book!
Now you have me curious. Thanks for the ref. to Mr.Tate. Off to the library I go!!
“Are you laughing or crying?” I asked.
“Laughing,” she said as she wiped tears from her eyes.
Every ounce of this love. Every ounce.