Exploring the Elegance of Kay Ryan's 'Turtle' Poem
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mrholme
You can taste the rush. The dough hadn't risen.
Summary
The article discusses the depth and elegance of Kay Ryan's poem 'Turtle' by exploring the imagery and themes within the poem. It highlights the contrast between the turtle's physical attributes and the poetic beauty of the lines. The mention of 'wings' in the poem sparks thoughts of flight and freedom.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe turtle’s track may be 'graceless,' but within its carapace the poem is lithe and limber.
These rhymes and near-rhymes don’t plod; they dance, with a slow and steady elegance.
The presence of the word 'wings' — even naming something that the turtle can’t imagine — stirs up an idea of flight.
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