New Poetries VII, ed. by Michael Schmidt Lewis Freedman Blandiana became known for her

Blandiana became known for her daring

And what is it they’re not joking about

yields rich rewards

ricochet off unavoidable events and come to speak unbearable revelations

behind glass

New Poetries VII, ed. by Michael Schmidt Lewis Freedman Blandiana became known for herFrom the first New Poetries anthology, published in 1994, through to this seventh volume, the series has showcased some of the most engaging and inventive new poets writing in English from around the world. Many have gone on to achieve notable success: Kei Miller, Sinad Morrissey, Caroline Bird, Sophie Hannah, Tara Bergin and Vahni Capildeo among them. The New Poetries anthologies have never sought to identify a school, much less a generation: the