Examining the Wounds of War & Daily Life Through Poetry

The poems within Jennifer Chang's An Authentic Life and Cindy Juyoung Ok's Ward Toward feel closely personal, vulnerable and domestic. Across both collections, daily grief, connection, and observation come together with meditations on the effects of war, societal barriers, and generational resilience. How can language and poetry ground us, create a new world in which we belong, empower us, and heal wounds inflicted by an ever-evolving world? With energized voice and style, these poets bring our most guarded fears and ruminations to the page. In this session, join Chang and Ok as they examine daily pain and the personal consequences of war.