Look at the poem, ' what's the greatest lesson a woman should learn?' The poem isn't built on lavish poetic devices or on academic pretenses, but rather on a central driving force in her own life, her will to learn and succeed. Take a look at how she creates depth, not through flowery language, but with nuance and subtlety, through little details.

The effect is mild transcendentalism, and indeed many of the poems talk openly about growth, relationship to self, relationship to society, and enlightenment. The genius of the collection comes from its straight-forward, easy-to-digest approach, but her use of clever nuances in the details leaves the reader still puzzled, even with the answer right there in front of them. cummings, but more importantly, it's all her own in this collection. The way Kaur uses punctuation and capitalization in her poetry might be an indication of an influence from e.e. Academically speaking, this poetry is contemporary, and it bears some resemblances to other poets in this realist, inward facing style. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪlthough Milk and Honey is a collection of poems, it's also a story, told through vignettes, detailing the emotional components of life, especially related to femininity and ethnic heritage. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.

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