Back walkover

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April 2, 2023 by The Citron Review

by Katie Cloutte

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Katie Cloutte spent four years soaking up some much needed poetry wisdom at the University of Richmond before receiving her MFA from New England College. With some erasure books on the horizon, Katie will add to her few publications. A Pushcart nominated poet, you can currently see her work in The Homestead Review, Ping-Pong Magazine, deLuge Literary and Arts Journal, and Certain Circuits. She is currently living in Oxford, UK thickening her snarky vocabulary.

 

 

 

For text readers, This erasure poem

features the theme of synchronized swimming with a focus on feminism and love. Highlighted words include:

the

English and American

submits to the

water

the very heart of    life

 

the water, like a

rearing horse

rains

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One thought on “Back walkover

  1. Yes
    Great erasure poem that beautifully blends the theme of synchronized swimming with feminism and love. The highlighted words add to its depth and emotion.
    Eamon
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