A review by jayisreading
The Carrying: Poems by Ada Limón

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

4.5

This is actually my first (proper) encounter with Limón‘s poetry, and I’m glad that it did not disappoint. The Carrying is an intimate collection with beautiful lyricism that explores an array of themes ranging from grief to motherhood. Some of these poems read like vignettes, giving us a glimpse into someone’s world (whether real or not, who’s to say) and feature sharp imagery that capture the reflective state of the subject. Other poems were a bit more abstract, though not to the point that they were inaccessible. In fact, something that struck me about Limón‘s poems was a lovely simplicity that complemented her flow and rhythm.

Some favorites include: “The Raincoat,” “Dead Stars,” “The Burying Beetle,” “Love Poem with Apologies for My Appearance,” “Sometimes I Think My Body Leaves a Shape in the Air,” and “After the Fire” 
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