Special Orders: Poems by Edward Hirsch - A Collection of Intimate Reflections

Looking for a poetry collection that will touch your soul and take your breath away? Look no further than Special Orders: Poems by Edward Hirsch. In this remarkable anthology, Hirsch weaves together intimate reflections, vivid imagery, and powerful emotions to create a truly inspiring reading experience.

What Makes Special Orders: Poems So Special?

Hirsch's Special Orders: Poems is a collection that delves deep into the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and time. Through his masterful use of language and a keen eye for detail, Hirsch invites readers into his world, where every word is carefully chosen and every line resonates with raw emotion.

One of the most captivating aspects of this collection is Hirsch's ability to find beauty in the ordinary. He effortlessly transforms everyday moments into profound revelations, making us appreciate the small wonders of life. Whether he is describing a walk in the park, a cup of coffee, or a quiet evening at home, Hirsch's words transport us to those moments, allowing us to see them in a whole new light.

Special Orders: Poems

by Edward Hirsch(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	141 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	1.41 pounds

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The Power of Special Orders: Poems

What sets Special Orders: Poems apart from other poetry collections is its ability to strike a chord with readers on a personal level. The themes explored in Hirsch's poems are universal, touching upon emotions and experiences that we can all relate to. From the joy of first love to the pain of losing a loved one, Hirsch's words capture the essence of what it means to be human.

Each poem in this collection is like a window into Hirsch's soul. He lays bare his vulnerability and exposes his deepest thoughts and feelings in a way that demands our attention. Reading through the pages of Special Orders: Poems, you can't help but feel a profound connection with the poet and the emotions he expresses.

A Glimpse into Edward Hirsch's Poetry

In Special Orders: Poems, Hirsch showcases his remarkable talent for creating vivid imagery that lingers in the mind long after the book is closed. His poems are a perfect blend of sensory details and introspection, transporting readers to places they have never been and evoking emotions they have never felt.

Take, for example, the poem "The Lark Ascending." In this piece, Hirsch beautifully captures the sense of awe and wonder that comes from witnessing a bird take flight:

"Against a field of sky the small bird sings. The sky is calm; the air is clear. Breathlessly, as he flies, he rises, dips, loops, and overturns."

Through this simple yet powerful imagery, Hirsch transports us to that moment, allowing us to experience the freedom of flight and the beauty of nature through his words.

: A Must-Read for Poetry Lovers

Special Orders: Poems by Edward Hirsch is a collection that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it. From start to finish, Hirsch's words will touch your heart, stir your emotions, and make you see the world in a new light. His ability to craft powerful poems that resonate with readers is truly remarkable.

If you're a poetry lover, Special Orders: Poems is an absolute must-read. It is a tribute to the power of language, the beauty of everyday life, and the resilience of the human spirit. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by this extraordinary collection.

Special Orders: Poems

by Edward Hirsch(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	141 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	1.41 pounds

FREE

In Special Orders, the renowned poet Edward Hirsch brings us a new series of tightly crafted poems, work that demonstrates a thrilling expansion of his tone and subject matter. It is with a mixture of grief and joy that Hirsch examines what he calls “the minor triumphs, the major failures” of his life so far, in lines that reveal a startling frankness in the man composing them, a fearlessness in confronting his own internal divisions: “I lived between my heart and my head, / like a married couple who can’t get along,” he writes in “Self-portrait.” These poems constitute a profound, sometimes painful self-examination, by the end of which the poet marvels at the sense of expectancy and transformation he feels. His fifteen-year-old son walking on Broadway is a fledgling about to sail out over the treetops; he has a new love, passionately described in “I Wish I Could Paint You”; he is ready to live, he tells us, “solitary, bittersweet, and utterly free.”
More personal than any of his previous collections, Special Orders is Edward Hirsch’s most significant book to date.

The highway signs pointed to our happiness;
the greasy spoons and gleaming truck stops
were the stations of our pilgrimage.

Wasn’t that us staggering past the riverboats,
eating homemade fudge at the county fair
and devouring each other’s body?

They come back to me now, delicious love,
the times my sad heart knew a little sweetness.

from “The Sweetness”